Eating fish in pregnancy prevents preterm birth
Low consumption of seafood during early pregnancy is a risk factor for
preterm delivery and low birth weight. Olsen and Secher (p 447) found
that low birth weight, preterm birth, and intrauterine growth
retardation decreased with increasing fish consumption. Mean birth
weight, duration of gestation, and birth weight adjusted for
gestational age increased with increasing fish consumption. This
association was strongest below an estimated daily intake of 15 g of
fish.
(Credit: US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)
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