Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce improved motor function in the offspring in later life, suggests a new study from Canada.
Studying 109 Inuit infants in Arctic Quebec, the researchers report in the Journal of Pediatrics that levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in the mother’s were directly related to levels in the umbilical cord, and subsequently in the foetus.
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A report released today by The Cornucopia Institute presents research indicating that new additives placed in infant formula are seriously endangering the health of some formula-fed newborns and toddlers. Read the rest of this entry »

Women who follow the famous Mediterranean diet while pregnant may also be shielding their baby from childhood asthma and allergy, a study published on Tuesday says.

http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5g_-vnQcXaO7yz8Z78BBuIC792b-g 

Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce improved motor function in the offspring in later life.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=82216-dha-omega-baby

New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia suggests that even at relatively low levels mercury can affect children’s brain development.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10485725