Background: Oily fish provides marine n-3 (omega-3) fatty acids that are considered to be
important in the growth, development, and health of the fetus and newborn infant …

Objective: To study the changes of plasma fatty acids and lipophilic vitamins during normal
pregnancy. Design: Plasma fatty acid profile and the concentration of carotenoids …

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)(22: 6n− 3) is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is an essential
constituent of membranes, particularly of the nervous system. Infants acquire DHA from their …

Objective To identify a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) biomarker able to detect which
women with singleton pregnancies are most likely to benefit from omega‐3 supplementation …

This clinical practice guideline on the supply of the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid and
eicosapentaenoic acid in pregnant women for risk reduction of preterm birth and early …

Objective: To investigate whether succeeding pregnancies will affect the maternal and
neonatal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 22: 6n-3) status. Design: Cross-sectional study …

Gestation is longer in Faroese than Danish women, possibly because of the high intake of
marine long-chain n-3 fatty acids that down regulates formation of prostaglandins from …

Although it is biologically plausible that maternal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation might
prevent a number of pregnancy complications and optimize child health and development …

Objective: The aim of this study was to provide evidence-based recommendations for omega-
3 supplementation during pregnancy through a systematic review of level-1 data published …

Background: Inadequate consumption of fish could be a risk factor for low birth weight
(LBW). This study assessed fish intake and ω-3 LCPUFA intake and status for their …