Women may feel that eating fish during pregnancy is risky, due to years of concerning messaging about mercury contamination in certain species. But fish—especially oily fish—may be the best dietary source of the omega-3 fatty acids crucial to a baby’s development. The right amounts of safe fish are an important part of a pregnant woman’s diet.
“Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for supporting positive health outcomes. Getting enough of these nutrients during pregnancy is vital for preventing preterm birth and promoting optimal child health and neurodevelopment,” according to Dr. Emily Oken, a Harvard Medical School professor and chair of the Department of Population Medicine at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute....
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