Certification status
IFOS
Bare Biology Ltd. Mums & Bumps, Pure Omega-3, Daily Capsules
Mums & Bumps is Bare Biology's pregnancy and postnatal omega-3 — weighted toward DHA because DHA is the omega-3 most directly tied to foetal and infant brain and eye development. Natural triglyceride form, wild Norwegian fish oil, body oil (not cod liver oil) so it contains no vitamin A. IFOS 5-star certified. £23.95 at Amazon UK and direct from Bare Biology, with 147 Amazon reviews averaging 4.6/5.
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Why this certification matters
- IFOS
- IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards) tests fish oil and omega-3 products for purity, potency, and freshness.
Frequently asked questions
- Why DHA-heavy rather than balanced EPA/DHA in pregnancy?
- DHA is incorporated into developing foetal brain and retinal tissue during the third trimester and into infant brain development during breastfeeding. EFSA recommends at least 200 mg additional DHA per day during pregnancy and lactation, on top of typical adult omega-3 intake.
- Is it safe to take fish oil during pregnancy?
- Yes — DHA from body-tissue fish oil is widely recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The product to avoid in pregnancy is cod liver oil, because it contains vitamin A (retinol) at levels that can be harmful to the developing baby. Mums & Bumps is body oil, not cod liver oil, and contains no vitamin A.
- Is there a mercury or heavy-metal risk?
- This is exactly where IFOS testing matters — IFOS measures mercury and other heavy metals against strict thresholds, stricter than international guidance. A 5-star certified batch passes well below those caps. The certificate is searchable on the IFOS database by lot number.
- Can I take regular fish oil instead of a pregnancy-specific product?
- A balanced fish oil gives you some DHA, but pregnancy-specific products like Mums & Bumps are formulated to hit the EFSA 200 mg+ DHA target without proportionally more EPA. Contamination thresholds matter more here too — IFOS 5-star is a useful filter.
- How does Mums & Bumps compare to Bare Biology's Life & Soul?
- Life & Soul is a general-purpose adult omega-3 with balanced EPA/DHA. Mums & Bumps is DHA-weighted for pregnancy and postnatal use. Both are natural triglyceride form and IFOS 5-star certified.
