#ad DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a type of Omega 3 fatty acid that is important for baby’s brain and eye development. The amount of DHA in baby’s brain rapidly increases during the last trimester of pregnancy and throughout the first two years of life. DHA is naturally found in breast milk and the amount of DHA will vary depending on mom’s diet. Moms who eat more DHA-rich foods will generally have more DHA in her breast milk. For families that cannot or may choose not to exclusively breastfeed,

Docosahexaenoic acid, which is known as DHA, is an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for the development of the foetal brain, and motor skills and visual acuity in children. DHA is also available in some vegetarian sources like walnuts, flaxseeds, soybeans, and canola oil. After birth, the baby's omega-3 status depends on his or her mother's DHA status, breastfeeding and/or formula feeding, and his/her ability to process and use lipids. #DoctorTalks #DrDhanasekhar #Pediatrician #ThursdayThoug