Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Diabetes In Pregnancy

All pregnant women should be tested for vitamin D deficiency and those found to be deficient should be treated, say experts.

Iron Deficiency Pre-Conception And In Early Pregnancy Harms Developing Brain

A mother’s iron deficiency early in pregnancy may have a profound and long-lasting effect on the brain development of the child, even if the lack of iron is not enough to cause severe anemia, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study published in the scientific journal PLoS One…

New Insight Into Why Poor Diet During Pregnancy Negatively Affects Offspring’s Long Term Health

Poor diet during pregnancy increases offspring’s vulnerability to the effects of aging, new research has shown for the first time…

Maternal Fructose Intake Impacts Female And Male Fetuses Differently

A recent study accepted for publication in Endocrinology, a publication of The Endocrine Society, reports for the first time that maternal fructose intake during pregnancy results in sex-specific changes in fetal and neonatal endocrinology. Fructose is a simple sugar found naturally in honey, fruit and some vegetables…

Folate Does Not Offer Protection Against Preterm Delivery, Study Finds

In a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting ™, in San Francisco, researchers presented findings that show that folate intake before and during pregnancy does not protect Norwegian women against spontaneous preterm delivery…

Give Your Child A Good Start In Life By Losing Body Fat Before Pregnancy

Obesity among women of childbearing age is increasing worldwide.

Pregnancy And Organic Food

Who eats organic food when they are pregnant? Is it just certain groups? What kind of organic foods are most popular

Breastfeeding Drive And Support Encouraged By Surgeon General

Many mothers need more than just being told that breast is best, they need proper support to overcome some of the obstacles commonly encountered when trying to breastfeed their newborns, says U.S. Surgeon General Regina M

Risky Knowledge Gaps Revealed About The Right Food Supplements During Pregnancy

Nutrients, vitamins, minerals – during pregnancy a woman’s body needs more of them. For most nutrients this increase in demand can be covered with a balanced diet. However, mothers-to-be should ingest some nutrients in the form of tablets…

Risky Knowledge Gaps Revealed About The Right Food Supplements During Pregnancy

Nutrients, vitamins, minerals – during pregnancy a woman’s body needs more of them.

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