study published in the journal BioMed Research International showed that omega-3s could increase the gestation period by four days, which is necessary for a healthy pregnancy and to prevent the child from having ADHD at school age.] Prevention of postpartum depression A 2014 study of omega-3's ability to prevent postpartum depression of between 5% and 15% of pregnant women was published. Twenty-two pregnant women were given fake drugs of corn oil and omega-3 capsules of DHA 300 mg for 24 years To 40 months of gestation, and the results indicated a low probability Of women who took omega-3 postpartum depression compared with others