Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding periods in a woman’s life and one of the most emotionally charged. Every decision feels bigger because it is. What a mother consumes during pregnancy helps shape not only her own health, but can also influence the lifelong well-being of her child.
Each year on January 23rd, National Maternal Health Awareness Day in the US, shines a spotlight on the importance of maternal health and the evidence-based nutrition solutions that support mothers from the very beginning. Among these, DHA plays an important role in supporting fetal brain and eye development and maternal omega-3 status.
Through Revervia®, Aker BioMarine provides a high-quality and responsibly produced source of DHA designed to support maternal and fetal health.
Maternal nutrition is one of the most trust-sensitive categories in health and wellness. As consumers become more informed, expectant mothers increasingly look beyond efficacy alone, demanding solutions that are safe, sustainable, and transparently sourced.
Algae-based DHA offers a compelling advantage. Produced in controlled environments on land, algae DHA supports cleaner labels, vegetarian and vegan positioning, while reducing concerns around environmental contaminants, all key decision drivers for prenatal supplements.
For brands, selecting algae-based DHA goes beyond formulation, it reflects a strategic commitment that aligns with evolving consumer expectations, regulatory scrutiny, and sustainability commitments.
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During pregnancy, the demand for specific nutrients increases significantly. Among them, DHA plays an important role in fetal development. DHA is a major structural component of brain and retinal tissue and is actively incorporated into fetal neural tissues and photoreceptor cell membranes. This supports the development of the central nervous system, vision, memory, and cognitive function1,2. The most important period for DHA accumulation in the fetal brain occurs during the third trimester, with continued importance throughout early childhood3.
Low maternal DHA intake is associated with suboptimal DHA status in infants, underscoring the importance of adequate DHA intake during this critical life stage4.
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Beyond fetal development, maternal DHA intake has been shown to influence pregnancy outcomes. Clinical evidence demonstrates that sufficient omega-3 intake during pregnancy can reduce the risk of preterm birth5. These findings highlight DHA’s role not only in supporting fetal development, but also in contributing to a healthier pregnancy.
Evidence also suggests that preparing the body for pregnancy is important and may further reduce the risk of preterm birth, reinforcing the value of consistent nutritional support across pregnancy6,7.
While intake recommendations vary by region, scientific consensus indicates that ensuring sufficient DHA intake before and throughout pregnancy can deliver meaningful benefits for both mother and baby8,5.
Supporting maternal health requires more than meeting minimum nutritional recommendations. It calls for solutions that combine scientific credibility, safety, and responsible sourcing, especially during the most sensitive stages of life.
Sourced from microalgae, Revervia® by Aker BioMarine delivers a high-quality, DHA solution designed for prenatal, vegetarian, and vegan formulations, while also supporting environmental sustainability. This allows maternal health brands to meet rising expectations without compromise.
This National Maternal Health Awareness Day, we celebrate mothers, and the informed choices that help the next generation thrive.
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