Essential fatty acid present in breast milk which is required for normal growth of child
is:
Lenoleic acid
Palmitic acid
Docosahexanoic acid
EPA
DOCOSA HEXAENOIC ACID (DHA)

Sources: Human milk, Fish liver oils, Algal oils
Synthesized in the body from α Linolenic acid.
Highest  concentration  of  DHA  found  in  retina,  cerebral  cortex, sperms.
Functions: Needed for the development of fetal brain and retina
DHA is supplied transplacentally and through breast milk.
Clinical significance: Low DHA is associated with increased risk of Retinitis Pigmentosa.