DHA and Pregnancy

How Much DHA Do Pregnant Mothers Need?

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays a critical role in every cell in your body. More specifically, your brain, skin, and eyes rely on adequate DHA levels for optimal health.

Your body cannot make DHA in significant amounts, so dietary sources or supplemental DHA is often recommended during pregnancy.

DHA during pregnancy helps support the following in a growing baby:

• brain development
• eye development
• nervous system development
• prevent preterm labor
• ensure a healthy birth weight
• support a mother’s mood during the postpartum period

According to the Ministry of Health Malaysia, experts suggests a DHA intake of 200mg/day for pregnant and lactating mothers. You can obtain your dietary sources of DHA through seafood and fatty fish. Also, DHA supplements are an excellent addition to your prenatal routine.

This is where colostrum comes in: 1 serving (30gm) of Colostrum Powder Forte provides 153 mg of DHA. With regular diet (fish, eggs), pregnant/lactating mothers are able to meet the recommended daily intake for DHA as suggested by the Ministry of Health.

Not only that, colostrum powder is fortified with Lutein, Prebiotics & Probiotics, Protein, Vitamin B1, B2, B5, B12, Calcium and Zinc, Folic Acid, Vitamin B6, Magnesium and Iron, all the much needed nutrients for pregnancy and breastfeeding.