Navigating prenatal nutrition means wading through a lot of noise. When it comes to omega-3s, though, the clinical guidance is surprisingly consistent — and missing it has real consequences. Here's what you actually need to know about DHA and EPA during pregnancy, in plain terms, with the research front and centre.
Your OB-GYN probably mentioned taking an omega-3 supplement during your prenatal appointments — and then sent you to the supplement aisle with zero specifics. That vagueness costs you money and sometimes results. Here's what the evidence actually says, plus 7 products that earned their place in this list.
You've probably heard that omega-3s are important during pregnancy. But scroll past the supplement labels and you'll hit conflicting advice fast — 200 mg of DHA? 1000 mg of combined EPA/DHA? Fish oil or algae? Let's cut through the noise with what ACOG, WHO, and the research actually say.
