Patient's question:
I am 18 weeks pregnant and have been taking some specifically designed for pregnant women. I noticed that the formula contains DHA, which is used to supplement the intellectual and neurological development of the baby. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor also recommended that I eat more of it, as it is beneficial for the baby's development.What kind of help do I need: When should pregnant women take DHA?
Doctor's answer:
DHA is commonly known as "brain gold" and a promoter of intellectual development. During pregnancy, DHA can optimize the composition of phospholipids in the cells of the fetus's brain. Particularly after the fetus is 5 months old, if artificial stimulation is applied to the fetus's auditory, visual, and tactile senses, it will cause the neurons in the sensory centers of the fetal cerebral cortex to grow more dendrites. This requires the mother to supply the fetus with more DHA simultaneously. Therefore, from the 5th month until the end of breastfeeding, expectant mothers should supplement with 300mg of DHA daily to meet the needs of both the mother and the baby.