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A member asked:
I heard that consuming dha supplement after 20 weeks pregnancy can cause excessive bleeding during labor. is it true? when should i stop taking it?
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1 per day: There are many DHA supplements in the form of prenatal vitamins which are recommended for pregnant women. When taken at recommended dose the increase risk of bleeding is not generally a concern
Answered 5/16/2015
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No: May take this throughout pregnancy and nursing
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