Experts Suggest That Taking Fish Oil And Vitamin D Supplements During Pregnancy May Reduce The Risk Of Croup In Babies
Croup is a viral chest infection that affects young children. It causes a characteristic “barking” cough, hoarse voice and difficulty breathing. Croup is common and usually mild, but some children will need hospital care and breathing support. The study included 736 pregnant women cared for by COPSAC since 2010. The women were divided into four groups. One group was given a high-dose vitamin D supplement (2800 international units per day) and fish oil containing long-chain n-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (2....