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Aug 11 / Kerri-Lynn

Great Advice For Moms-To-Be

A recent study published in Pediatrics reports that taking 400 mg of DHA (an omega 3 essential fatty acid) during pregnancy and breastfeeding decreases the frequency and severity of coughing, nasal congestion and runny noses in newborns for the first 6 months of life.  Additionally, DHA boosts neurological development in fetuses and helps to prevent postpartum depression.

http://healthland.time.com/2011/08/01/fish-oil-during-pregnancy-fights-colds-among-newborns/#ixzz1Uksi6oYq

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