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SUBMITTER: Middleton P
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6516961 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Middleton Philippa P Gomersall Judith C JC Gould Jacqueline F JF Shepherd Emily E Olsen Sjurdur F SF Makrides Maria M
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20181115
<h4>Background</h4>Higher intakes of foods containing omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA), such as fish, during pregnancy have been associated with longer gestations and improved perinatal outcomes. This is an update of a review that was first published in 2006.<h4>Objectives</h4>To assess the effects of omega-3 LCPUFA, as supplements or as dietary additions, during pregnancy on maternal, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes and longer-term outcomes for mother and child.<h4>Searc ...[more]