Im in my 12th week and my gynac mentioned omega 3 for baby brain but didnt say exactly when to begin. Some friends say first trimester itself, some say later. When did u all start?
When I asked my doc she said DHA mainly helps baby brain n eyes in later months so she started me around week 14-16. She also said eating fish or flax seeds counts too if u eat them. But timing is best confirmed with ur own gynac na.
I was confused about this same thing! Im 18 weeks and my doctor just started me on it last visit. Did anyone start earlier? I felt maybe I was late but she said this timing is totally fine.
Honestly the omega capsules can be a bit costly, so I asked my doc if I really need separate one. She said normal diet with walnuts and fish was enough for me in early months and started capsule later. Worth asking before u buy.
My mother kept saying eat fish for baby brain, which is sort of the same idea. But for the capsule my doctor started it after the anomaly scan. Better to follow what ur own doctor says, every pregnancy is different.
My gynac added omega 3 (DHA) around second trimester both times, after the first scan. Dont start anything on ur own, ask ur doctor what brand and when. They usually tell u along with iron and calcium.
