https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:28:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15489 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:40:39 +0000 LAGS 15489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone for your feedback! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15444 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:27:04 +0000 Maysprout 15444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine told me it was dangerous because of high mercury in fish oils. So after freaking out a bit because I take fish pills regularly I researched the brand I was taking and there's no detectable mercury. I think the current research suggests good benefits so I decided my OB was a bit out of date/misinformed and kept taking them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15440 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:22:31 +0000 winniebee 15440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started taking the DHA on my own when I found out I was pregnant. At my first midwive's appt, I was told the same thing you were told - there's no medical support for the idea that it's particularly helpful, but it's also not harmful. My husband is a doc and he did a little research and said the same thing. So, we agreed I would take it until my supply ran out (maybe another week?) and then wouldn't bother with it anymore. I'll be in my second trimester by then, and so anything that would be impacted by the DHA supplement will or should be formed by then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15424 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:55:00 +0000 Mrsbells 15424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB prescribed prenatals that have DHA, I tried 3 different types and they all had DHA. She never specifically spoke to me about DHA though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15396 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:19:51 +0000 lavender 15396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: my Dr. said it was ok to stop taking them after the first trimester because the most important time was during the first trimester for fetal brain development. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15389 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:14:13 +0000 tequiero21 15389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>like everyone said, my doctor said to take the dha supplement but she didn't specify how much to take. definitely made it sound like we should have it. i did want to ask if i could stop them at my next appointment, so i'll keep you posted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15381 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:04:10 +0000 lavender 15381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine recommened a DHA supplement in addition to my prenatal. I actaully stopped taking them around 18 weeks because I was having an allergic reaction to them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15366 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:45:53 +0000 mrsjyw 15366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My gyno didn't mention DHA in particular, but I am taking a supplement along with the Rainbow Lite Prenatal One pill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-15364 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:45:10 +0000 kiddosc 15364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My prenatals don't have DHA, but my doctor said they were good. She's never mentioned anything about adding any other supplements. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-14686 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:08:24 +0000 BelugaBean 14686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't been to an appointment yet but when I called to schedule it she told me to just make sure I get a prenatal vitamin with DHA in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-14674 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:54:13 +0000 Becksabee 14674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doctor just said I needed to take a DHA supplement, in addition to prenatals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-dr-specifically-recommend-dha#post-14660 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:29:10 +0000 LAGS 14660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The practice I go to for prenatal care has you meet with midwives for the first few appointments and their OBs take over for the rest of your care. Initially my midwide had mentioned Fish oils were an adequate source of DHA during pregnancy. At the time, I was on a DHA supplement but with that info have since switched to fish oils out of convenience (DH takes fish oils so its just easier to have them around).</p> <p>Getting to the point, at my last appointment I asked my OB what dosage I should be following for the fish oils and I was surprised by her response. Basically, she told me there's no universal recommendation, or even recognition, that DHA is beneficial during pregnancy. She said it isn't considered to be harmful either, but insisted it really doesn't matter if I take them or not.</p> <p>Has anyone been given/read similar information? It kind of goes against everything I've been lead to believe and I don't really know what to make of it. I'm planning to continue taking them, but now I'm really curious whether this is more or less her personal opinion, or something that's more widely accepted. </p>