| Prenatal omega-3 fatty acids: review and recommendations. | |
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PMID: 20974414 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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The influence of dietary omega-3 fatty acids on health outcomes is widely recognized. The adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids docasahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in particular can increase gestation length and improve infant cognitive and visual performance. Adequate levels of omega-3 fatty acids have also been shown to reduce the incidence of preterm birth in some populations. Research on prenatal omega-3 intake and other outcomes, such as preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, is inconclusive. Women in the United States consume low levels of omega-3 fatty acids compared to omega-6 fatty acids; this dietary pattern is associated with poor health outcomes. Omega-3 fatty acids are found primarily in fish, yet many pregnant women avoid fish because of concerns about potential mercury and polychlorinated biphenyl contamination. It is important for prenatal care providers to assess women's diets for omega-3 fatty acid intake and ensure that pregnant women are consuming between 200 and 300 mg daily from safe food sources. Purified fish, algal oil supplements, and DHA-enriched eggs are alternative sources for pregnant women who do not eat fish. |
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Robin G Jordan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of midwifery & women's health Volume: 55 ISSN: 1542-2011 ISO Abbreviation: J Midwifery Womens Health Publication Date: 2010 Nov-Dec |
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Created Date: 2010-10-26 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100909407 Medline TA: J Midwifery Womens Health Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 520-8 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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Copyright © 2010 American College of Nurse-Midwives. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, Hyden, KY, USA. Robin.Jordan@frontierschool.edu |
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