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Results from a new U.S. study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25 percent of women reported rarely or never eating fish during pregnancy, with fewer taking omega-3 supplements.
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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There is growing evidence that the majority of pregnant women are not consuming a sufficient supply of omega-3 fatty acids. Research on the intakes of pregnant women in New Zealand<\/a> has found only 30 percent are getting the recommended daily amount, for example. Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for the developing child, with studies showing they may increase birth weight<\/a> and reduce the risk of premature birth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other micronutrients are also important, of course. Vitamin C, the amino acids lysine and proline, and the B group of vitamins are essential for a healthy baby and delivery, and for preventing complications during pregnancy. The minerals calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, in synergy with vitamins C and D, aid the development of the baby\u2019s bones and teeth, as well as supporting normal blood pressure in the mother.<\/p>\n

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