 maternal protein restriction during pregnancy and lactation can lead to reduced long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, lc-pufa, accretion in the brains of offspring. This can be mitigated by supplementing the mother's diet with N3-docosahexinoic acid, DHA, and N6-arachidonic acid, ARA. Supplementation increases the amount of these essential fatty acids in both the mother's milk and the baby's brain, resulting in improved brain lc-pufa status. This article was authored by Prochi S. Ronaday and Shoba S. Io.