Postpartum depression is common after delivery and it affects 25% of women during and after pregnancy. In Washington, USA, Michelle Judge of the University of Connecticut School Of Nursing and her team stated that the results of several research show expecting mothers who consumed fish oil had fewer symptoms of postpartum depression.
The study consisted of 42pregnant women who consumed 200mg of fish oil daily starting from their 24th weeks away from delivery and those who fail to take the required amount. Expecting women who consume fish oil before delivery tend to have less of postpartum depression when compared to others.
Other research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids help in good functioning of our nervous system. Expectant mothers should consume products which are rich in omega-3fatty acid as this will help in quick developing of both mental and physical conditions of babies. In the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, fatty acids help in the good developing of the fetus, till the final stage.
Judge says that more researches need to be done to better define how fish oil intake can reduce postpartum depression.
http://healthland.time.com/2011/04/12/study-fish-oil-may-prevent-symptoms-of-postpartum-depression/
