Description
Contents: All inclusive at home test kit – (1) Collection Kit, (1) Instructions, (1) Prepaid Return Envelope
Screening Time: < 10 Minutes
Determination: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
Prenatal:
Why the Prenatal DHA Test? DHA (or docosahexaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish, fish oil, and prenatal supplements that is an important nutrient for a healthy pregnancy. The Prenatal DHA Test, which is a measure of DHA in blood, lets you know if you are getting enough of this key nutrient for both you and your baby. For you, DHA is important because studies have shown that women with higher DHA blood levels are less likely to have early preterm birth. For your baby, DHA is important for brain, eye and immune system development.
Postpartum:
Why Measure DHA Levels in Breast Milk? Omega-3 DHA is an important component of a baby’s developing brain and it is present in breast milk. DHA levels in breast milk, like blood, go up and down mainly based on how much you eat. We recommend Mother’s Milk DHA levels of at least 0.32% to meet the needs of the infant’s growing brain.
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