Is it safe to take fish oil tablets in the second trimester once a day?

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Sandie

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Hi, I dont have another appointment with my midwife till 2 weeks after my 19 week ultrasound which is the 20th of july, and i have forgotten to ask her if it is safe to take omega3 supplements daily. I do not eat any fish, so i thought it would be beneficial for the brain and eye etc development of my little one. I just need to know if its safe, or should i wait to take them after i see my midwife, your thoughts?
 
YES and you'll be doing yourself and the baby a big favour. DHA supplements are totally safe and as you mention, the Omega 3 acids are good for brain development. If you don't eat fish, this is the best way to get the DHA (Barilla Plus Pasta is another alternative). In studies, babies whose mothers ate fish or DHA supplements during pregnancy had WAY higher IQs at 18 months of age.
 
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