We know that eating fish is essential for the health of pregnant women and those who breastfeed their babies, but not any fish or consumed in any way. This video on the importance of fish consumption in pregnant and nursing mothers It clarifies all the points about this issue.
The video highlights in a close, didactic and clear way the importance of fish consumption as source of omega 3 series fatty acids, since this ensures an adequate supply of this nutrient through the placenta and breast milk, which fulfills important functions for child development.
The images are presented and narrated by Aimón Sánchez, president of the Canarian Association of Midwives, images that are shown very graphically and with bibliographic references every data provided.
We are told about the boom in omega-3 fatty acids in recent years and the reason for this need for people. To do this, they explain what fats are and the types of fats that exist, always with examples. In this way we advance in the understanding of the subject.
We know what are the richest foods in long chain fatty acids, fish and shellfish, and why Omega-3 is important for the health of the fetus and breastfed baby, as well as for a healthy pregnancy, even for a postpartum with less risk of depression.
All these benefits have led to the recommendation of the intake of Omega-3 of natural origin for pregnant women and infants, but not any food, as we are reminded of the latest restrictions regarding the consumption of certain large blue fish due to excess mercury during Pregnancy, lactation and childhood. It is therefore a recent video with updated information.
We are also told about danger of anisakis and how to prevent the fish we consume contain this parasite harmful to health.
Finally, recommendations for storing and preparing the fish consumed during pregnancy and lactation are offered in order to preserve the maximum Omega-3 content.
Definitely, the consumption of a wide variety of fish is important during pregnancy and lactation, especially blue fish, twice a week at least (and taking into account all the points made). The health of the mother and the baby will thank you.
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