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Omega-3 Fish Oil, Female Fertility, and Healthy Pregnancy

Posted on June 17th, 2009 Dr. Mary 9 comments

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Omega-3 essential fatty acids from fish oil are an important strategy in enhancing female fertility and carrying a pregnancy to term. Chronic inflammation and infection are involved in female infertility in cases related to endometriosis and pelvic infections. Reducing inflammation and enhancing the immune system is a vital aspect of treating these conditions and in supporting the implantation of the embryo in the uterus. Omega-3 essential fatty acids play a critical role in these anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating mechanisms.

Trials on omega-3 fatty acids conducted in pregnant women have shown a significant reduction in the incidence of premature delivery. In one such study, fish oil was investigated for its effects on pregnancy duration, birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, and pregnancy-induced hypertension. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation of 2.7 grams per day was compared to olive oil and/or no supplement. The fish oil-supplemented pregnancies lasted four days longer and birth weight was 107 grams greater.

In another study, infants born of mothers who had been given cod liver oil had higher levels of DHA in their umbilical cord, and a longer gestation. Fish oil also appeared to be related to a reduction in the risk of preterm delivery in those women who had experienced a previous preterm delivery. In a study of pregnant women in Iceland, those consuming liquid cod liver oil in the first 15 weeks of pregnancy had babies with higher birth weight. Preeclampsia, a dangerous condition relation to high blood pressure, edema (swelling) and protein in the urine can also be helped by fatty acid supplementation. A group of pregnant women receiving a combination of evening primrose oil and fish oil had a significantly lower incidence of edema.

Current scientific research continues to show us that enhancing fertility and optimizing pregnancy remains a special feature of supplementing with fish oils.

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9 responses to “Omega-3 Fish Oil, Female Fertility, and Healthy Pregnancy”
- Niche Topics July 11th, 2009 at 04:34
  
  Thanks for sharing…insightful
- Trupti August 21st, 2009 at 21:20
  
  Is Cod Liver Oil Capsules benificial for Infertility Treatment?
- Ty August 31st, 2009 at 17:29
  
  It can help prevent tubal pregnancies, but shouldn’t be taken if the person is pregnant.
- Miriam Sky October 14th, 2009 at 07:07
  
  Very good information. Omega 3 fish oil is a healthy supplement and many studies and research about it has proven that it has a lot of benefits for pregnant mothers. I am a pregnant mother and I’ll be sure to include omega 3 in my daily diet for me and my baby.
- Fish Oil For Dogs Dosages November 3rd, 2009 at 17:55
  
  So is it the Omega-3 or something in the fish oil, If it is the omega-3 does this mean that flaxseed oil will also help with pregnancy? Could be interesting to see which on has the greater impact on the pregnancy…
- Ty November 11th, 2009 at 19:57
  
  There are many sources of Omega 3 oils, flaxseed, evening primrose oil etc. The advantage of the fish source is the fact that the fish has already broken down and the DHA and EPA are more readily available. I personally use a mixture of a plant and a fish source.
- johan November 17th, 2009 at 09:28
  
  may you need more advanted of omega 3 ? :
  Menstrual disturbances caused by the imbalance of fatty acids. Adding fish oil intake of omega-3 can relieve monthly pain and cramps, often referred to dismenorhea. High population intake of fish oil fatty acids, the risk of breast cancer reduced by 50%. DHA has a natural anti-inflammatory abilities that help stop and turn off cancer cells.
- Ty November 22nd, 2009 at 10:34
  
  I completely agree! Thank you for the comment!!
- Blair Carangelo March 13th, 2010 at 11:01
  
  . . .with so much varying , it’s great great to see someone with knowledge about healthy pregnancies post good useful information.
  
  Keep up the good work!
  
  ttyl
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