Fish Oils while pregnant?

[two_lips]

Hi, does anyone know how many grams/day of fish oils while pregnant?

 

[Daisy_Girl]

I think it is the same as non-pregnant. Fish Oil is GREAT for preg women - TERRIFIC for baby's brain development!

 

[two_lips]

Your right, I have heard many good things!
I just cant seem to find anything about how much. I was taking 4-6 grams daily before becoming pregnant, now I'm down to 4 as I read something about mercury and fish oils???

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Hmmm - might depend on the type of fish they get the oil from. Check with doctor - ask him/her. They will be your best bet.

Also - there is a supplement out there for preg women that has the DHA-whatever that is good for baby's brain. Expecta, I think? Can't remember. But it is expensive.

 

[two_lips]

Thanks, I will ask. Ive been taking the ones from Costco, I cant think of the name of them..

 

[smbdybldr]

Kirklands Brand?

 

[two_lips]

not sure if its kirkland brand, i'll check tonite.

 

[smbdybldr]

flax oil would be a great choice.. still omega 3 and you dont have to worry about the mercury.. both my sisters are pregnant and they having some flax oil