September 08

Children whose mothers regularly eat fish while pregnant perform better when assessed on verbal, visual and motor development skills. However, eating fish low in mercury is important. Children whose mothers had higher levels of mercury in their blood during pregnancy scored lower when assessed. The presence of mercury and other contaminants in fish and fish oil is a major concern. Nutrient supplements may assist you in giving your child the best health they can have. However if these supplements are of lesser quality, you may not be helping your baby. You could be harming them.

I get tired easy.

Constantly feeling tired is common among pregnant women. Your body is changing, and you are faced with meeting the increased demands of caring for two. But there are steps you can take to make it easier. Plenty of rest, and ensuring your nutrient intake is sufficient are key to bolstering the health of you and your baby.

The benefits of DHA & EPA on your baby's development.

Babies require DHA as it is an essential nutrient for the development of the bodyâ€™s organ systems. While particularly important for the development of a babyâ€™s neural (brain), and eye health, DHA also benefits immune, and cardiovascular health, while also increasing fertility in couples intending upon becoming pregnant. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, a babyâ€™s mother is the sole source of this nutrient. Higher levels of DHA is linked to improved neural and eye development, as well as a lower risk of experiencing allergies. In contrast, a child whose mother consumed lower levels of DHA during pregnancy and breastfeeding is more likely to experience behavioural and learning problems, including symptoms associated with ADD/ADHD.