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

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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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