During fetal life and up to the first year of life, there is increased accumulation of Omega-3 fatty acids in the baby’s brain and retina, at the mother’s expense. This is a critical process in the child’s psychomotor development and growth. Omega-3 fatty acids are transferred from the mother to the fetus through the placenta, and after birth through the mother’s milk; therefore there is a correlation between the mother’s intake of essential fatty acids and those received by the baby. In addition, Omega-3 reduce the risk of pregnancy-associated hypertension, through its anti-hypertension effect as described in “Benefits to your Heart