DHA: A critical nutrient for the mother-baby dyad

Описание: In this episode of Primed for Pregnancy, I discuss DHA: a critical nutrient for the mother-baby dyad.

Disclaimer: this video is for education only and is not intended as medical advice. Always refer to a qualified naturopath, nutritionist or other health professional for personalised advice before supplementing, especially if you are taking pharmaceutical medications.

This video covers:
0m43s - What IS DHA?
1m20s Why is DHA recommended in pregnancy?
1m45s DHA for the brain, eyes and nervous system
3m10s Does DHA help prevent early preterm labour?
3m55s Cochrane Review on DHA and early preterm labour
6m10 How to know your DHA level
6m30s SMASH fish and DHA intake
7m05s DHA supplement dosage in pregnancy
7m45s Vegan and vegetarian DHA
10m30s - Algal Oil Supplements
11m30s - DHA and ‘baby brain’
12m15s - DHA and infant brain development
13m - Breastfeeding and DHA
13m45s - How to get enough DHA in pregnancy
14m25s - DHA supplements in pregnancy
15m10s - How to test blood DHA levels
16m30s - Mercury levels and DHA in fish
18m5s -TLDR?
19m - Naturopath recommended DHA supplement

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In this video I refer to a Cochrane review by the University of Adelaide.
Middleton P, Gomersall JC, Gould JF, Shepherd E, Olsen SF, Makrides M.
Omega-3 fatty acid addition during pregnancy.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD003402.
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003402.pub3.