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Elevate maternal health and well-being

Pregnancy shapes a lifetime. It’s an opportunity to influence a child’s ability ​to thrive. The first 1,000 days represent a critical window where nutrition and care have a lasting impact on growth, learning, and long-term health. ​By addressing maternal needs early, we not only help children reach their full potential but also create meaningful opportunities for innovation, differentiation, and value creation within the market. ​

Preterm birth: making every day count

How can we leverage nutrition and adherence to clinical guidelines to reduce the risk of preterm birth and build better foundations for healthy pregnancies globally? Explore expert recommendations for omega-3 fatty acids, like docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and our complete offering across all stages of motherhood.

Optimizing maternal health and nutrition from conception to birth

The nutrition and care that moms and babies receive during the first 1,000 days can greatly impact long-term growth and development. Read our whitepaper to discover the latest science, as well as key nutrients for supporting maternal and infant health outcomes.

life’sDHA® the pure​ standard in maternal nutrition

life’sDHA® is a natural, algal-based source of DHA that is clean, consistent, and trusted. It delivers benefits for mothers, babies, and the planet.​

Mothers increasingly want clean-label products and seek prenatal supplements that are science-backed and taste great. Our life’sDHA® meets real maternal needs throughout pregnancy—supporting fetal brain development and helping reduce the risk of preterm birth.

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Elevate life from the start

Supporting pregnant mothers with optimal nutrition is essential, but it's only one part of the first 1,000 days. At dsm-firmenich, we take a holistic approach to early life nutrition, combining maternal and infant solutions to give all babies the best start in life.

Explore our infant nutrition solutions

How can we help give the best start from the first 1,000 days of life? Our answer: innovative, high-quality solutions that aim to bring the function and composition of infant nutrition closer to the gold standard of breast milk.

Ready to discover solutions that give the best start from day one?

Together, we can elevate maternal health and nutrition for moms and babies everywhere.

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