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Solutions that give the best start from day one

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.

Explore the science of maternal nutrition

Explore how comprehensive maternal supplementation supports both mom and baby—from reducing the risk of preterm birth to promoting optimal development and long-term health. Learn how science-backed nutrients like DHA can help give every child the purest start in life.

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.

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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.

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Science-driven solutions for maternal nutrition: Closing the gaps from preconception to postpartum

Discover how dsm-firmenich is advancing nutritional supplements for pregnancy with science-backed ingredients like DHA and innovative formats.

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World Prematurity Day 2025: How DHA supplement innovation across different prenatal formats supports expectant mothers and their babies

Explore the critical role of DHA in pregnancy, challenges women face in achieving adequate intake, and supplementation solutions to help reduce preterm births.

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New NIH fact sheet highlights critical role of omega-3 pregnancy supplements in reducing preterm birth

Discover why omega-3 supplementation has been officially recognized as a critical nutrient needed during pregnancy to reduce the risk of preterm birth.

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