Are Prenatal Vitamins And Dha Supplements Good For A Breastfeeding Mom?
February 9, 2010 by Guest Author
Filed under Breast Feeding Supplies
I still have several months to go before my due date, but I am wondering if any moms out there took/take prenatal vitamins and/or DHA supplements while breastfeeding. I take them now, and am curious to know if I am supposed to continue them while breastfeeding.
Thank you in advance for any helpful answers.
Go for it.
“DHA supplementation increases the plasma and breast-milk DHA concentrations of lactating women, resulting in higher PP DHA concentrations in infants.”http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract…
“This finding suggests a cause-and-effect relationship between infant milk DHA intake and visual acuity. If these data are confirmed, there is a need to consider the optimal intake of DHA for the lactating mother.”http://www.jpgn.org/pt/re/jpgn/abstract.…
“The results of this study indicated that relatively low intakes of dietary DHA significantly elevated milk DHA content. This would clearly elevate the infant’s DHA intake and might have implications for brain and retinal development.”http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract…
Your best bet is still eating well, but.
I was told to continue prenatal vitamins for a year if breastfeeding (or longer if I continued to breastfeed) or atleast 3 months if I decided not to breastfeed to rebuild my body. Also I was told to continue the vitamins if I planned on trying for another baby as that would allow vitamins to build up for another baby (allow it is recommended to wait 12-18 months between pregnancies).
yes def still take them because it will help you nourished because the baby takes a lot away from you. a lot of them even say that they are for pregnant and nursing mothers. by the way congrats!
Yes, do continue. Mine even say “For pregnant and lactating mothers” right on the bottle.
I breastfeed my son exclusively, and I take pre-natals and Expecta! (my OB and the pharmacist said its a good idea to take both!) it’s good for eye and brain development!
good luck! God bless!