FOR You the mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding, be sure to increase the intake of omega-3 to increase the amount of these essential fatty acids in breast milk (breast milk). The reason, researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Brazil found that omega-3 in breast milk can help the growth and development of premature babies.

In a study that studied 37 babies born this prematurely, researchers found that the more omega-3 in milk, then measure the length, weight, and size of the baby's head circumference was also greater in the first 6 months of birth. "It is certain that double fatty acids unsaturated transferred into breast milk, will also be gradually transferred to the child, "said study leader Dr. Maria G. Tavares do Carmo, as quoted FOXNews website. In addition, the light do Carmo, premature babies who have little omega-3 fats in the blood, is very important to get enough milk.

Omega-3 fats are important for brain and eye development, either before birth or within the first few years of birth. Natural milk fats contain omega-3, but its concentration depending on maternal diet.

To increase your intake of omega-3, the mother can eat fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, and tuna. However, because these fish often contain mercury which are toxic and interfere with nerve cells, it helps women who are pregnant or are breast-feeding to limit the amount of consumption.

Health official recommends that American mothers who are pregnant or breast-feeding fish intake limit is only 12 ounces per week. They were also asked to avoid certain fish that may contain high levels of mercury, including shark, and king mackerel. These fish can be replaced with omega-3 sources such as flaxseed, canola oil, and walnuts.