Pregnant women and lactating mothers need to eat a proper diet to maintain appropriate levels of DHA, which is beneficial for improving pregnancy outcomes, early neurological and visual development of infants, and may also be beneficial for improving postpartum depression, as well as infant immune function and sleep patterns.
The FAO Expert Committee and the Expert Committee of the International Society for Perinatal Medicine recommend that pregnant women and lactating mothers consume no less than 200 mg of DHA daily.
Dietary intake of DHA can be enhanced by consuming fish for two to three meals per week, with more than one meal consisting of fat-rich seafood, and one egg per day. Consumption of fat-rich seafood fish requires consideration of possible contaminants.
If the diet does not meet the recommended DHA intake, it is advisable to consult a nutritionist offline to personalize the dietary structure; if the recommended intake cannot be achieved after adjusting the dietary structure, DHA supplements may be used.