The role of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the prevention of preterm birth

Med J Aust. 2024 Jun 3;220(10):502-504. doi: 10.5694/mja2.52301. Epub 2024 May 7.

Authors

Joanna Yx Fu¹, Carol A Wang^{1

2}, Elyse C Mead^{1

3}, Jason Phung^{1

2}, Maria Makrides⁴, Craig E Pennell^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW.
² Mothers and Babies Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, NSW.
³ Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW Health, Newcastle, NSW.
⁴ South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA.

PMID: 38714366
DOI: 10.5694/mja2.52301

No abstract available

Keywords: Nutrition; Obstetrics; Pregnancy; Preterm birth.

MeSH terms

Dietary Supplements
Fatty Acids, Omega-3* / administration & dosage
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Premature Birth* / prevention & control

Substances

Fatty Acids, Omega-3