Mother’s Milk (DHA Test)

Your breast milk is your baby’s first and most important source of nutrition — and while most nutrients are naturally set by your body, some, like DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), depend on your diet. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid found in fish and some supplements. It’s essential for your baby’s brain, eye, and immune system development, and it may also support postpartum mental health for you.

• Tells you if your milk is delivering enough DHA for optimal infant development.
• Helps you protect your own DHA stores while breastfeeding.
• Allows you to adjust diet and supplements quickly — DHA levels in milk respond within days.

• Optimal Mother’s Milk DHA level: >0.32% of total milk fatty acids
• Reference range: 0.2–1.2%
• Also measures Arachidonic Acid (AA) — another important fatty acid for growth and development, which is less influenced by diet.

• Eat low-mercury, high-DHA fish 2–3 times per week (salmon, sardines, herring, trout).
• Take an omega-3 supplement with at least 200 mg DHA per serving (ideally with EPA as well).
• For plant-based diets, choose vegan algal oil DHA supplements.
• Fortified foods (omega-3 milk, DHA-enriched eggs) can also help boost levels.

• Brain Development — DHA is a building block for brain cells and supports learning ability.
• Vision Support — DHA is a major component of the retina.
• Immune Strength — Supports healthy immune system maturation in early life.

• Shortly after birth to establish your baseline
• Every 2–3 weeks if making dietary changes, until reaching optimal DHA
• Every 6 months while breastfeeding to ensure levels stay in range

Order your Mother’s Milk DHA Test today — and give your baby the best nutritional start for brain, vision, and immune development.