When to start taking dha during pregnancy?

Question

Keep reading about DHA for baby brain everywhere and now im wondering if im already late. Im in week 14. When did u all start it?

Zankhna Verma · Answer

Starting DHA is really good for the baby's growth, and most doctors prescribe it around the 12th week. It really helped me feel like I was doing the best for my baby's development.

Ananya Madhavan · Answer

I started my DHA pills right at the beginning of my second trimester, around week 13, because my doctor prescribed them then. Did anyone else feel a bit of fishy aftertaste with these capsules or is it just me?

Diya Bose · Answer

I had a few bleeding episodes early on, so I became very careful about not taking any supplements without a direct green light from my doctor. Please check with your gynecologist before starting DHA.

Deeptha Mahajan · Answer

Humare yahan toh doctor didi ne teesre mahine ke baad se yeh dawa shuru karwayi thi. Aap bhi hospital jaao toh doctor se pooch kar hi shuru karna.

Muskan Patnaik · Answer

I am planning to conceive soon and read that some women start DHA even before getting pregnant. Are most of you starting it in the first trimester or only after the second?

Riddhi Shenoy · Answer

My doctor mentioned that baby's brain development accelerates in the second trimester, which is why starting DHA around week 12 or 13 is highly recommended. She prescribed a specific prenatal multi with DHA for me.

Hiral Tiwari · Answer

Beta, eating a few soaked walnuts and almonds daily is very good for the baby's brain. For DHA capsules, ask your doctor in your next visit and they will write the right medicine for you.

Sunita Dave · Answer

I tried eating walnuts and chia seeds for natural omega-3s, but my doctor still prescribed a DHA supplement in the fourth month. Always ask your gynac before starting any supplement pills, though!

Nupur Thampi · Answer

I was so worried I missed the right window for DHA because I only started it in my 16th week! But my gynac reassured me it was perfectly fine, so please don't stress and just ask your doctor.

Darshana Kapoor · Answer

Hey, don't stress too much about the exact week, yaar! Usually, docs start DHA in the second trimester, so just bring it up in your next routine checkup.

Kamakshi Krishnan · Answer

I took DHA supplements from my 14th week right up to my delivery, as prescribed by my doc. My little one is active and healthy, so definitely ask your doctor to prescribe it for you too.

Sandhya Sen · Answer

Actually, my doctor added DHA to my daily vitamins around the 13th week, yaar. It is super common, but don't buy random over-the-counter ones, let your doctor prescribe it.

Archana Dalal · Answer

Don't worry, dear, there's no rush. Most gynecologists introduce DHA in the second trimester, so just mention it in your next appointment and follow their advice.

Ahana Waghmare · Answer

My doctor started me on DHA in my fourth month, but honestly, I also used it as an excuse to eat more fish curry! Definitely check with your doc for the right supplement.

Riya Nandi · Answer

Looking back, starting DHA around the 14th week as suggested by my doctor was one of the best things. My toddler is so sharp now, so definitely talk to your doc about it!