Patient's question:
Description of condition: Is it good for pregnant women to eat alpha-linolenic acid? Should they take it?History of treatment and effectiveness: Taken some folic acid calcium tablets
Help needed: Is it good for pregnant women to eat alpha-linolenic acid? Should they take it?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! The nutrition of the fetus is delivered to the baby through the umbilical cord of the pregnant woman. Therefore, if the pregnant woman supplements enough alpha-linolenic acid, it can ensure the supply to the fetus, so supplementing alpha-linolenic acid is beneficial for the pregnant woman. Alpha-linolenic acid can enhance the brain development and brain nerve function of the fetus and infant. If the pregnant woman takes an adequate amount of alpha-linolenic acid, the brain nerve cells of the fetus will develop well and function strongly. Considering the current living conditions, normal and healthy pregnant women only need to maintain a diversified diet and do not need to supplement this kind of substance additionally. If there are no obvious early pregnancy symptoms and normal eating ability, it is sufficient to meet the nutritional needs by arranging the diet reasonably, and regular prenatal examinations should be conducted.