A balance of omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids is important in pregnancy

Highlights:
– N-3 PUFA improves maternal and neonatal health, and increases gestation length.
– N-3 PUFA inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines that are vital at early and late gestation.
– Cytokine profile in the uterus during pregnancy may affect pregnancy establishment and outcomes.
– Effects of n-3 PUFA on different stages of pregnancy needs to be established.