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Should I continue to take the Women's Fish Oil while I am breastfeeding?Updated a year ago

The short answer is yes! If you are still breastfeeding, your nutrient needs for omega-3 fatty acids are higher for you and baby.* Studies show that higher levels of DHA in breast milk are easily absorbed by babies and raise their DHA levels.* So optimal amounts of DHA and EPA mean that you have sufficient amounts for your health and recovery during the postpartum period, and the growing needs of baby.* At birth, the average baby's brain is about a quarter of the size of the average adult brain, so getting enough omega-3s can help support baby’s brain development during those early months and years.*

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