A good pregnancy diet is well-balanced and addresses you and your baby’s specific needs. Omega 3 rich foods are particularly essential. Omega 3 foods can provide your baby with the energy and materials necessary to good physical and mental growth.
Omega 3s
There are three main types of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Your body can use all three of these Omega 3s to help perform different functions.- Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): EPA is found primarily in fish and fish oil.
- Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA): DHA is especially important to your body, and is also found primarily in fish.
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA): ALA is found mostly in seeds, vegetable oils, and leafy green vegetables. It is converted into EPA and then into DHA in your body.
Advantages of Omega-3 in pregnancy
It is now known that Omega 3 actually plays a large role in the development and growth of your baby when it is in your uterus. Omega 3 helps- form the retinas
- develop the nervous system
- build the brain
- reduce your risk for postpartum depression
- reduce your chances of developing preeclampsia
- minimize the chance of preterm labor.
Problems with a lack of Omega-3 during pregnancy
Omega 3 deficiency during pregnancy is linked with:- increased rates of postpartum depression
- increased chances of preterm labor or cesarean birth
- increased chances of having a low birth weight baby
You can get Omega 3 from oily fish, like mackerel, herring, sardines, anchovies, salmon, and pilchards,fish oil supplements, fresh or frozen tuna, fortified foods like eggs, bread, and juice ,dark green vegetables ,canola, sunflower, flaxseed oils ,walnuts
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