Can I take Olive Oil while pregnant?

Yes, high intakes of olive oil during pregnancy are typical in many parts of the world. Supplementation with extra virgin olive oil is critical to reducing the inflammatory state of the mother even further during pregnancy. Extra virgin olive oil contains high amounts of an omega-9 fatty acid called oleic acid that reverses the inflammatory damage caused by excessive dietary omega-6 fatty acid intake and saturated fatty acids such as palmitic acid.