The Effects of Maternal Supplementation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Visual, Neurobehavioural, and Developmental Outcomes of the Child: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Trials
Joint Authors
Koren, Gideon
Lo, Andrea
Sienna, Julianna
Mamak, Eva
Djokanovic, Nada
Westall, Carol
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) use in pregnancy has been promoted as beneficial for visual and neurobehavioural development in the fetus.
However, no systematic review of the randomized trials has been conducted.
The objective of this review was to evaluate potential advantages of this regiment by reviewing all randomized trials in pregnancy.
Methods.
Systematic review of randomized controlled studies comparing cognitive and visual achievements among infants whose mothers were treated and untreated with PUFA during gestation.
Results.
Nine studies met the inclusion criteria, three focusing on visual and six on neurobehavioural development.
Due to differing outcome measurements in the infants, the studies could not be combined into a formal meta-analysis.
Synthesizing the existing data, for both visual and neurobehavioural development, most studies could not show sustained benefits to infant cognition or visual development.
Conclusion.
At the present time a recommendation to change practice and supplement all expecting mothers with PUFA to improve offspring vision or neurobehavioural function is not supported by existing evidence.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lo, Andrea& Sienna, Julianna& Mamak, Eva& Djokanovic, Nada& Westall, Carol& Koren, Gideon. 2012. The Effects of Maternal Supplementation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Visual, Neurobehavioural, and Developmental Outcomes of the Child: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Trials. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029965
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lo, Andrea…[et al.]. The Effects of Maternal Supplementation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Visual, Neurobehavioural, and Developmental Outcomes of the Child: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Trials. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029965
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lo, Andrea& Sienna, Julianna& Mamak, Eva& Djokanovic, Nada& Westall, Carol& Koren, Gideon. The Effects of Maternal Supplementation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Visual, Neurobehavioural, and Developmental Outcomes of the Child: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Trials. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1029965
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1029965