Benefits of Omega-3 for the Baby

• Increase gestation length and birth weight

Numerous observational studies have revealed a positive association between omega-3 and gestation length. Prenatal supplementation with omega-3 has been linked to a trend in increased birth weight.[11]

• Improve neurodevelopment

Adequate maternal intake of omega-3 has been correlated with improved neonatal visual development, central nervous system functioning, and improved childhood cognitive ability and intelligence scores.[12,13] 

• Reduce risk of childhood allergic diseases

Numerous studies have positively associated higher omega-3 levels in cord blood with subsequent reduction in the development of childhood allergic diseases, such as asthma, autoimmune diseases, atopic dermatitis, and allergic rhinitis.[14-16]