>Hi, we had a mom call today inquiring about taking a DHA supplement.  Seems
>she had heard it would help increase her milk supply.  Anyone heard of this?
>                                                     Claudia G  RN/IBCLC
>

I wonder if the mum heard slightly incorrectly and someone said that
this would increase the amount of 'good' fatty acids in her milk
rather than increase the amount of milk?? As it is true that you can
alter the fat profile of your milk by changing the proportions of
types of fats and oils in your diet. The amount of fat in the milk
doesn't change either - just the types.
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Joy Anderson B.Sc. Dip.Ed. Grad.Dip.Med.Tech. IBCLC
Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia Breastfeeding Counsellor
Perth, Western Australia.   mailto:[log in to unmask]
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