For Anemia Prevention During Pregnancy, Iron Supplements Need Not Be Taken Every Day

Taking iron supplements one to three times a week instead of every day is just as effective at preventing anaemia in pregnant women, according to the findings of a new Cochrane systematic review.

Vitamin A Or Beta Carotene Supplementation For Women While Pregnant Does Not Appear To Reduce Risk Of Maternal, Infant Death

Although some evidence suggests that prevention of vitamin A deficiency among women in developing countries may improve maternal and infant survival, pregnant women in rural Bangladesh who received vitamin A or beta carotene supplementation in a randomized trial did not have a lower rate of all-cause maternal, fetal, or infant death, compared to women who received placebo, acco…

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.

Pregnant, Constipated And Bloated? Fly Faeces May Tell You Why

Clues about how the human gut helps regulate our appetite have come from a most unusual source – fruit fly faeces. Scientists at the University of Cambridge are using the fruit fly to help understand aspects of human metabolism, including why pregnant women suffer from bloating and constipation, and even the link between a low calorie diet and longevity…

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