One of the best things you do for your baby is to increase your intake of Omega-3 fatty acids while breastfeeding. Omega-3 fatty acids are an important component of both brain development and eye development.

There are three ways to increase your Omega-3 fatty acids while breastfeeding. You can, for example, take an Omega-3 fatty acid supplement. An Omega-3 fatty acid supplement will pass through your breast milk on to your baby when you’re breastfeeding. Supplments are often necessary because most women just don’t get enough Omega-3 fatty acids, especially the DHA type of Omega-3 fatty acids.

The second way for you to get Omega-3 fatty acids when breastfeeding is to eat more fish. However, you need to take care here. When it comes to eating fish to get your Omega-3 fatty acids, you need to be concerned about heavy metals or other toxins. Sometimes, these harmful elements are present in high levels in fish, and can also be passed from you to your baby whle breastfeeding.

In addition to supplements or eating more fish, you can increase your Omega-3 fatty acids by taking prenatal supplements. Many prenatal supplements contain Omega-3 fatty acids, and many health care providers recommend that a nursing mother take prenatal vitamins through the entire time that you are nursing.

Of course, as is the case with any supplement you are considering while breastfeeding, you should speak with your health care provider before taking Omega-3 fatty acid supplements or taking prenatal supplements containing Omega-3 fatty acids.

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