Q. Should I take DHA supplements while I am nursing?

Yes. DHA is an essential fatty acid found in fish oils. DHA is found in breast milk, but the amount varies depending on the nursing mother’s diet. DHA is known to promote brain and vision development in infants. Because the FDA has issued warnings about limiting fish consumption (tuna, mackerel, shark, swordfish, tilefish), nursing moms may be getting less fish oil in their diet. The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that nursing moms take 200—300 mg a day of DHA supplements.