prenatal omega 3 fish oil supplements? help!!!anyone please?

Question

I am currently 7 months and just found out that taking omega 3 fish oil is good for the baby. Now i cant find the prenatal ones so am wondering if anyone else has taken the regular omega 3 fish oil supplements. I found them in walmart but wasnt sure so am positing here. If you have any info please share !!

Answer 1

I think the ones your referring to are called Lipil .... they are prenatal Omega 3 fish oil pills.
http://www.expectalipil.com/
^ them

Answer 2

Yes and no. There are two types of fish oil supplement -- those made from the liver of the fish and those made from the body of the fish. Supplements made from the liver of the fish, such as cod liver oil, contain the retinol form of vitamin A and need to be either avoided altogether or strictly limited in pregnancy so that your daily intake does not exceed 3,300 micrograms (mcg). On the other hand, fish oils not derived from fish livers contain lots of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which is essential for your baby's developing eyes and brain.

DHA, also called omega 3 fatty acid, is found in concentrated amounts in oily fish and, in lesser amounts, in other foods, such as walnuts and linseeds. Including DHA in your diet is essential for your baby's normal brain, eye and vision development, especially during the last trimester. This may be one reason why premature babies are particularly at risk of eye and brain damage.

Fish especially rich in omega 3 fatty acids include tinned or fresh mackerel, salmon, trout, herring, pilchards, anchovies and sardines, and some experts recommend eating two fish meals per week. If you're not a big fish eater, you could take a fish oil supplement, but do make sure you choose one formulated specially for pregnant women.

At present, there is no recommended daily intake of DHA, although this is currently being researched. In the meantime, remember that if you eat a varied range of foods, including some oily fish, you may not need to supplement your diet anyway.

Answer 3

I've never heard of prenatal fish oil supplements. YOu can get the same Omega 3s from flax seed oil. While pregnant I would use the flaxseed oil supplements. Just to be on the safe side.

Answer 4

yes omega 3 fatty acids are basic food almost lacking from American diet

be careful i fu buy the cheap ones can contain , heavy metals ,

witch can actually harm the baby,

here is the best quality u can by if u wanna rest assured

most importantly don't listen to retards like the one above who
dosent have a clue about nutrition

Answer 5

It's all junk that "omega 3" hype. Just have a balanced diet. Actually Folic Acids are extremely important.

Answer 6

Well, the regular ones aren't going to hurt you or the baby, so take 'em if you want.