Why Omega-3 Prenatal Supplements Are Crucial for Preventing Preterm Birth

11/12/2024 5 min

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In This Article:

Why omega-3 fatty acids are essential during pregnancy
How omega-3s help reduce the risk of preterm birth
The challenges of finding adequate omega-3 levels in prenatal supplements
Dietary sources of omega-3s and their impact on pregnancy health
New research and guidelines for omega-3 intake in pregnant women

by Mary Scourboutakos, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Most prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37 weeks’ gestation. This is a key finding of a new study, published by my team, in the American Journal of Perinatology.

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