Prenatal Health

Key Messages

How can EPA+DHA omega-3s support pregnancy outcomes? EPA+ DHA omega-3 supplementation has been linked to:

• 35% lower risk of early preterm birth (<34 weeks)
• 12% lower risk of preterm birth (<37 weeks)
• 10% lower risk of low birth weight (<5.5 lbs)

EPA and DHA omega-3s are important for pregnant and nursing women, as well as growing babies. DHA especially is critical for brain and eye development, both in the womb and in infancy. Pregnant women should consume 700 mg of EPA and DHA every day, with at least 300 mg of that amount being DHA.

Example Social Media Posts

		Breastfeeding mothers are the sole source of DHA omega-3s for growing babies. 🤱 Check out the infographic to learn why breast milk is so important for your baby’s growth and development! Preview and customize the post in Canva »
		Today is World Prematurity Day. 🤰🏽 Did you know that taking EPA + DHA omega-3 supplements during pregnancy has been linked to lower risk of preterm birth? Pregnant women should aim for at least 700mg of EPA + DHA daily, with at least 300mg as DHA. Talk to your healthcare provider about omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy. Preview and customize the post in Canva »

Other Resources

• Prenatal infographic
• Prenatal infographic for HCPs
• Breastfeeding infographic
• Omega-3s and Preterm Birth infographic
• Prenatal Health video

Global Observances

• Aug - Breastfeeding Month (US)
• First week of Aug - World Breastfeeding Week (US)
• Nov - Prematurity Awareness Month (US)

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