2006-08-25 10:32:43 · 4 answers · asked by sweetlittlemama2006 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You can if you want, but you don't HAVE to.
There is no evidence whatsoever that breastmilk is deficient in DHA, and there is no evidence that DHA supplements taken by a nursing mother will improve the long term outcome or IQ of her baby. Nursing mothers who get more DHA do have have higher levels of DHA in their milk, but it is not known whether these higher levels are beneficial or what the optimal levels might be. Vegetarians, particularly vegans, tend to have lower levels of DHA in breastmilk.
Dr. Thomas Hale recommends that normal breastfeeding women should not be supplemented with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). He indicates that while it is true that populations who ingest large quantities of fish and therefore polyunsaturated fatty acids do not have cardiovascular disease, he has indication that their rate of stroke is much higher, and so recommends that "supplements" not be used.
2006-08-25 10:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you absolutely should. Omega-3 is essential for healthy brain, eye, and nerve system development. Plus it helps your body keep up an adequate supply of milk!
In addition, it helps with healthy skin, and decreases moodiness. It's a win-win!
2006-08-25 10:36:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kathryn A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a general rule, normal healthy people should not have to take supplements as long as they are eating a proper balanced diet.
2006-08-25 10:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask you Pediatrician, but i would say yes. If you asked me.
2006-08-25 10:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Brad C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋