Omega-3 Fatty Acid Addition during Pregnancy

Philippa Middleton; Judith C. Gomersall; Jacqueline F. Gould; Emily Shepherd; Sjurdur F. Olsen; Maria Makrides

doi:10.1097/01.ogx.0000554434.11750.dc

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Addition during Pregnancy

Philippa Middleton
, Judith C. Gomersall
, Jacqueline F. Gould
, Emily Shepherd
, Sjurdur F. Olsen
, Maria Makrides

Deildin fyri heilsu- og sjúkrarøktarvísindi - Faculty of Health Sciences

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Abstract

Preterm birth is a leading cause of disability or death in the first 5 years of life. Higher intake of foods containing omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFAs), such as fish, during pregnancy has been associated with longer gestations and improved perinatal outcomes.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	189-191
Number of pages	3
Journal	Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
Volume	74
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000554434.11750.dc
Publication status	Published - 2019

Keywords

omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acid
pregnancy
women

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