Fish Guidelines for Pregnancy Catch Some Nutrition Groups Off Guard

Lomangino, Kevin

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“…In 2007, the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies coalition issued a recommendation that pregnant and breastfeeding women eat a minimum of two fish meals per week for the recognized health benefits in pregnancy. Controversy over this recommendation being too high caused several coalition members (including the American Academy of Pediatrics) to retract their support for the new guideline, while affirming that women need to ingest more n‐3s during pregnancy 57 . These conflicting advisories and statements reflect the competing health concerns regarding fish consumption in pregnancy and contribute to public confusion on the correct actions.…”

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Prenatal Omega‐3 Fatty Acids: Review and Recommendations

Jordan

2010

J Midwife Womens Health

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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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Prenatal Omega‐3 Fatty Acids: Review and Recommendations

Jordan

2010

J Midwife Womens Health

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Fish Guidelines for Pregnancy Catch Some Nutrition Groups Off Guard

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Prenatal Omega‐3 Fatty Acids: Review and Recommendations

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