QuestionI am 30 years old writing this mail from India. My LMP was
on Feb 8th 2009.This is the second time I am being
preganant,first time it got miscarried. I am on my 15th
week now. One of my friend advised me to have Wheat Bread
that contains Omega-3 fatty Acid and Flax seeds daily.
Is it safe to consume this type of bread now? Also let me
know whether it is helpful for baby's growth.
AnswerHello,
Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to help with pregnancy and fetal development, so there is no reason to not take the bread. you could also take it as a vitamin supplement, and there are some prenatal vitamins that already have it in the formulation.
Since you are in the 15th week of pregnancy, it is unlikely that you will miscarry at this point. Enjoy your pregnancy.
Sincerely,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
