Relationship between docohexaenoid acid in breastmilk and development scores at infant 18---23 months of age

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between DHA and develop- ment of motoric, cognitive, and socioemotional (DMCS) at infant 18---23 months of age. Methods: This was a cohort study following a supplementation to pregnant and lactating moth- ers with Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) or iron folic acid (IFA). DHA in breastmilk was measured at 6 months of age (n = 64). DMCS was measured at their age 18---23 months using CREDI (Caregiver Reported Early Childhood Development Index). All measurements were assessed by trained field workers using a standard questionnaire and data was analyzed using Spearman Correlation. Results: Majority of mothers were between 20 and 35yr old (71.9%), less than 12yr of education (71.9%), household wife (84.4%), and from farmers family (40.6%). There were borderline sig- nificant relationships between DHA levels and cognitive and motoric score (p = 0.096, r = 0.210 and p = 0.064, r = 0.233 respectively for cognitive and motoric). However, there was a significant relationship between DHA and socioemotional score (p = 0.049, r = 0.247). Conclusion: We conclude that DHA in breastmilk 6 months would predict the development of motoric, cognitive, and socioemotional of infant at the period of 18---23 months of age. © 2020 Elsevier Espana, ̃ S.L.U. All rights reserved.