Description
Your DHA level during pregnancy can have a profound effect on your health, your baby’s development, and your birth outcome — but you can’t know it just by guessing from your diet.
The Prenatal DHA Test measures DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in your blood so you can see if you’re getting enough of this essential omega-3 for a healthy pregnancy.
Why DHA Matters in Pregnancy
For you, higher DHA blood levels are linked to:
- Lower risk of early preterm birth (before 34 weeks)
- Improved postpartum recovery
For your baby, DHA supports:
- Brain development
- Eye health and vision
- Healthy immune system function
The Science is Clear
- Women with low DHA have a 10× higher risk of early preterm birth.
- 42% reduction in early preterm birth risk when DHA is optimized.
- Target level: 5% or higher blood DHA.
- Average DHA intake from diet alone? Just ~60 mg/day — far below the recommended 200 mg/day.
How to Reach Your Target Level
Once you know your DHA level, you can raise it in 2–3 months with:
- Two servings/week of low-mercury, high-DHA fish (salmon, anchovies, herring, mackerel)
- A prenatal DHA or fish oil supplement with at least 200 mg DHA per serving (ideally with EPA as well)
- A combination of both fish and supplements for optimal results
3 Easy Steps to Optimize Your Prenatal DHA
- Measure — A simple blood test shows your exact DHA level.
- Modify — Adjust diet and/or supplements to reach 5% or higher.
- Monitor — Re-test to ensure you maintain optimal levels throughout pregnancy.
Order your Prenatal DHA Test today — and take a simple, proven step to protect your health and your baby’s future.
