Can Olive Oil Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications?
Researchers are testing whether extra virgin olive oil might help prevent preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition that affects blood pressure and can be …
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What Pregnant Women in Japan Should Eat for Healthy Babies
Japanese health experts have updated their nutrition guidelines for pregnant and nursing mothers, focusing on how what moms eat affects their babies' …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women in Nepal Skip Doctor Visits
Researchers in Nepal studied over 31,000 pregnancies to understand why many pregnant women don't go to enough doctor checkups. They found that women with more …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Shape Baby's Gut Health
Researchers looked at how the food a pregnant person eats might affect the healthy bacteria in both the mother's and baby's digestive systems after birth. By …
Read MoreHealthy Eating During Pregnancy May Slow Mom's Aging
Researchers studied 742 pregnant women to understand how nutrition affects how fast a mother's body ages at the cellular level. They measured special markers …
Read MoreWhat Mom Does During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Growth
Researchers followed 87 pregnant women and their babies to see how the mother's health during pregnancy affected how fast the baby grew in the first year of …
Read MoreEating More Processed Foods During Pregnancy May Raise Preeclampsia Risk
Researchers studied 812 pregnant women to see if eating more ultra-processed foods (like packaged meals and snacks) during pregnancy increased the risk of …
Read MoreSmoking During Pregnancy Linked to Serious Diabetes Risk
Researchers in South Korea studied over 3,400 pregnant women to understand how smoking affects gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreWhy Many Ethiopian Babies Aren't Fed the Right Way
Researchers looked at 107 studies about how babies under two years old are fed in Ethiopia. They found that most babies aren't getting the feeding practices …
Read MoreWhat Doctors Tell New Moms About Eating Right After Birth
After having a baby, new mothers need good nutrition advice to recover and stay healthy. This study looked at how doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers …
Read MoreHow Mom's Stress, Violence, and Poor Nutrition Affect Kids' Health
A new study from Nepal shows that when mothers face multiple challenges at the same time—like domestic violence, depression, and not getting enough iron in …
Read MoreConnecting Family Planning and Nutrition Care Saves Lives
Researchers asked health officials from 64 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia about how they combine family planning services with nutrition …
Read MoreNew Cookies Made from Beans Help Feed Pregnant Women Better
Researchers in Africa created special cookies using mung beans and purple taro—two affordable, nutritious ingredients—to help pregnant women get better …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Help Prevent Large Babies in Gestational Diabetes
Researchers investigated whether eating more plant-based foods could help pregnant women with gestational diabetes (high blood sugar during pregnancy) have …
Read MoreWhy Many Pregnant Women in South Africa Aren't Eating Enough Variety
Researchers studied 681 pregnant women in South Africa to understand what they eat during pregnancy. They found that most women eat starchy foods like bread …
Read MoreMom's Vitamin D Levels May Affect Autism Risk in Babies
Researchers studied whether a mother's low vitamin D during pregnancy and breastfeeding could affect how her babies' brains develop. Using mice, they found …
Read MorePCOS During Pregnancy: What Matters Most for Mom and Baby
Researchers studied 425 pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) to understand how a condition called PCOS …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrition Boost Helps Pregnant Women with Low Iron Levels
Researchers studied nearly 2,500 pregnant women across four countries to see if a special nutrient-rich supplement helped babies grow better in the womb. They …
Read MoreBetter Heart Health Before Pregnancy Could Prevent Serious Complications
A new study of nearly 9,000 pregnant women found that having better cardiovascular health before pregnancy—meaning good exercise habits, healthy eating, …
Read MoreHow Mom's Stress Might Change Baby's Healthy Bacteria
Researchers studied how bacteria in mothers' milk and babies' stomachs change during the first two months after birth. They looked at mothers who practiced …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Serious Complications
Researchers combined results from 24 studies involving over 52,000 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D affects two serious pregnancy conditions: …
Read MoreHow Your Neighborhood Affects Mom's Health and Weight
Researchers interviewed 13 mothers about why it's hard to stay healthy and lose weight. They found that things like neighborhood safety, food costs, and busy …
Read MoreGetting Enough Calcium and Phosphorus During Pregnancy May Lower Premature Birth Risk
Researchers studied nearly 9,000 pregnant women to understand how minerals in their diet affect the risk of premature birth (babies born before 37 weeks). They …
Read MoreThe Perfect Food Balance During Pregnancy Helps Babies and Moms
Scientists discovered that what pregnant mice eat—not just how much—dramatically affects their babies' health and the mother's ability to control blood sugar. …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Increase Diabetes Risk
Researchers in Bangladesh studied 200 pregnant women to understand if vitamin D levels affect the chances of developing gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes …
Read MoreWhat Happens in Mom's Body During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Growth
Researchers in Bangladesh followed over 600 pregnant women and their babies to understand how the mother's health during pregnancy affects how quickly babies …
Read MorePhone Calls Help New Moms Raise Healthier Kids in More Ways Than Expected
Researchers studied a program called Healthy Beginnings that helps new mothers through phone calls with nurses. The program was designed to teach families …
Read MoreBetter Healthcare Support Helps Pregnant Women Eat Healthier
Researchers in India studied how healthcare support during pregnancy and after birth affects what women eat. They found that women who received good healthcare …
Read MoreEating Order and Phone Apps Help Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested whether eating foods in a specific order—fiber and vegetables first, then protein, then carbohydrates last—combined with tracking meals on a …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition May Help Improve Pregnancy Health
This research explores how good nutrition can help protect and improve the health of pregnant women and mothers, especially those who face challenges getting …
Read MoreSmart Technology Could Help Feed Hungry Moms and Kids Better
Millions of mothers and children in poor countries don't get enough healthy food, which hurts their brains, bodies, and future health. Scientists are exploring …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Need Different Weight Gain Plans
Researchers studied over 1,100 pregnant women with obesity to see if a lifestyle program helping them gain the right amount of weight during pregnancy would …
Read MoreHow High-Sugar Diets Affect Pregnant Rats' Health and Gut Bacteria
Researchers studied how different high-sugar diets affected pregnant rats' bodies and health. They compared three groups: rats eating normal food with water, …
Read MoreHalf of Pregnant Refugee Women in Uganda Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers studied 304 pregnant women living in refugee camps in Uganda to understand how many had anemia, a condition where the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreUnderstanding Birth Defects: What Every Parent Should Know
Birth defects are health conditions that develop before a baby is born and affect about 3-5 out of every 100 newborns. These conditions can range from mild to …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women in India Aren't Eating Enough
Researchers in rural India discovered a big gap between what doctors recommend pregnant women eat and what they actually eat. The study found that 85% of …
Read MoreWhat Makes Babies Born Too Early? A Study From Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 321 mothers to understand why some babies are born before they're fully ready (before 37 weeks of pregnancy). They found that …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels During Pregnancy May Affect Blood Health
Researchers studied 103 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D levels affect their blood health and their babies' development. They found that pregnant …
Read MoreEating Healthy During Pregnancy Helps Prevent Too Little Weight Gain
Researchers studied pregnant women to see if eating healthy foods affects how much weight they gain during pregnancy. They found that women who followed …
Read MoreWhat Pregnant Women Really Eat: A Study of Nutrition Changes
Researchers in Brazil followed pregnant women and new mothers to see how their eating habits changed from pregnancy through 8.5 months after birth. They found …
Read MoreWhy Some African Kids Get Better Nutrition Care Than Others
Researchers looked at nutrition programs for pregnant women and young children across six African countries to see who was getting help and who was being left …
Read MoreTaking Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Help Baby's Brain Development
Researchers followed over 3,200 pregnant women to see if taking folic acid vitamins at different times during pregnancy affected how babies' brains and bodies …
Read MoreExercise During Pregnancy Changes Placenta Chemistry
Researchers studied how exercise affects the placenta—the organ that feeds a baby during pregnancy. Seventy-six pregnant women either exercised three times a …
Read MoreWhat Happens to Mom's Bones During Pregnancy?
Researchers followed 164 pregnant women throughout their pregnancies to see how their bone strength changed. They used a special safe scanning technology to …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Don't Respond Well to Iron Pills
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 357 pregnant women with anemia (low iron in blood) who took iron and folic acid supplements. About half of the women showed …
Read MoreHow Baby Blood Tests Can Reveal Mom's Hidden Health Problems
Newborn screening tests that check a baby's blood for serious health conditions have made an unexpected discovery: sometimes these tests find that the mother …
Read MoreBetter Diabetes Education Helps Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested a new way to teach pregnant women with gestational diabetes about healthy eating. The teaching method combined two proven approaches: one …
Read MoreNew Ways to Treat Broken Water Sacs During Pregnancy
When the fluid sac protecting a baby breaks too early in pregnancy, doctors need to act quickly to prevent serious problems. This review looked at how …
Read MoreToo Much Folic Acid May Increase Pregnancy Diabetes Risk
Researchers compared two groups of pregnant women in Australia—one before and one after the country started adding folic acid to bread and other foods. They …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D and Healthy Conversations Help Pregnant Women Stay Healthy?
Researchers tested whether giving pregnant women vitamin D supplements and teaching them conversation skills to improve eating and exercise habits would help …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D During Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
Researchers studied 210 pregnant women to understand the connection between vitamin D levels and gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreBirth Defects of the Spine and Brain Are More Common in Ethiopia
Researchers studied over 1,100 newborns in hospitals in Tigray, Ethiopia to understand why some babies are born with neural tube defects—serious birth defects …
Read MoreMost Pregnant Women Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
Researchers looked at over 127,000 pregnant women across 116 studies to understand how common vitamin D deficiency is during pregnancy. They found that vitamin …
Read MoreDoes Extra Folate During Pregnancy Affect Blood Sugar Levels?
Researchers combined results from 10 studies to understand how folate (a B vitamin) in early pregnancy relates to blood sugar levels later in pregnancy. They …
Read MoreSimple Blood Tests Can Help Prevent Dangerous Bleeding After Birth
Anemia—when you don't have enough healthy red blood cells—affects millions of pregnant women worldwide and can lead to serious complications during and after …
Read MoreMost Pregnant Teens in Ghana Have Low Iron Levels
Researchers in Ghana discovered that 7 out of 10 pregnant teenagers have anemia, a condition where the blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. The study looked at …
Read MoreWhat Puts Pregnant Women at Risk for Preeclampsia?
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 270 pregnant women to understand what causes preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition that affects blood pressure. They …
Read MoreWhat Doctors and Moms Really Think About Vitamins During Pregnancy
Researchers surveyed doctors, pharmacists, and pregnant women in Portugal to understand what they think about taking vitamins before, during, and after …
Read MoreHalf of Pregnant Women May Not Have Enough Vitamin D
Researchers studied 290 pregnant women in their first three months to understand how common vitamin D deficiency is and what causes it. They found that about …
Read MoreDoctor Visits During Pregnancy Help Kids Eat Better Foods
Researchers in Bangladesh wanted to understand if pregnant women who received good prenatal care had children who ate healthier foods. They studied data from …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D May Increase High Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnancy
Researchers studied 84 pregnant women in their third trimester to understand why some develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. They found that women with …
Read MoreCommunity Workshops Help Families Fight Food Insecurity
Researchers created and tested a series of community workshops designed to help mothers and children who struggle to afford enough food. The workshops covered …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D During Pregnancy Help Kids' Brain Development?
Researchers are investigating whether getting enough vitamin D while pregnant might affect how children's brains develop and function as they grow. Vitamin D …
Read MoreWhy Women With Epilepsy Need More Folic Acid
Women with epilepsy often don't get enough folate, a B vitamin that's crucial for healthy pregnancies. Researchers reviewed over 100 studies to understand why …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Don't Respond Well to Iron Pills
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 410 pregnant women to understand why iron and folate supplements don't always work as expected. They found that nearly 6 out of …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Increase Need for Assisted Delivery
Researchers in Sweden studied 123 pregnant women to understand how vitamin D deficiency affects childbirth. They found that women with severely low vitamin D …
Read MoreType 2 Diabetes During Pregnancy: What Moms Need to Know
When women with type 2 diabetes become pregnant, both mother and baby face extra health challenges. This research review shows that many women don't have their …
Read MoreWhat Makes Latina Moms Want to Breastfeed?
Researchers talked to pregnant and new mothers along the Arizona-Mexico border to understand what influences their decisions about breastfeeding. They found …
Read MoreTeaching Pregnant Women About Food Safety Helps Them Stay Healthy
Researchers wanted to know if teaching pregnant women about food safety would help them make safer food choices. They started with 400 pregnant women and then …
Read MoreSmart Eating During Pregnancy: What You Really Need to Know
Pregnancy does require special nutrition, but you don't need to follow overly strict rules. A healthy, varied diet with regular foods usually gives you and …
Read MoreWhy We Can't Blame One Thing for Autism Yet
Scientists have found many possible connections between things pregnant people are exposed to and autism risk, but most of these connections haven't been …
Read MoreWhat New Moms Really Eat: A Year-Long Food Study
Researchers followed 337 Australian women to see how their eating habits changed from pregnancy through one year after giving birth. They found that most women …
Read MoreWhy Some Babies Are Born With Low Vitamin D Levels
Researchers studied how many newborn babies have low vitamin D levels and what factors during pregnancy might cause this problem. Vitamin D is important for …
Read MoreNew App Helps New Moms Stay Healthy After Baby Arrives
After having a baby, many new mothers struggle to find time and motivation to take care of their own health. Researchers created a smartphone app called …
Read MoreImportant Update: Vitamin D Study for Pregnant Women Needs Review
A major research paper about whether pregnant women should take vitamin D supplements to help their children's health has been retracted and replaced. This …
Read MoreHalf of Pregnant Women in Ethiopia Lack Vitamin D
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that nearly half of pregnant women in their first few months of pregnancy don't have enough vitamin D in their blood. …
Read MoreStress Markers During Pregnancy May Increase Early Birth Risk in HIV-Positive Women
Researchers studied pregnant women with HIV in Zambia to understand why some deliver their babies too early. They measured stress-related markers in the blood …
Read MoreWhat Works Best to Control Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Researchers looked at 86 studies involving over 28,000 pregnant women to figure out which lifestyle changes work best for managing weight gain during …
Read MorePregnant Women in War-Torn Ethiopia Need Better Prenatal Care
Researchers studied prenatal care services in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, a region affected by recent conflict. They surveyed over 2,300 mothers and checked 32 …
Read MoreWhat Vitamins and Nutrients Do Pregnant Women Really Need?
During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through major changes and needs extra nutrients to support both her health and her baby's development. This research …
Read MoreWhat Pregnant Women Eat and Know About Weight Gain
Researchers looked at what pregnant women eat and how much they understand about healthy weight gain during pregnancy. This study examined the connection …
Read MoreTeaching Pregnant Women About Food Helps Them Eat Better
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether teaching pregnant women about nutrition during their regular doctor visits would help them eat healthier and take their …
Read MoreDo Pregnancy Vitamins Really Help Babies Weigh More?
Researchers in Niger tested whether giving pregnant women different types of vitamin supplements could help babies be born healthier and heavier. They compared …
Read MoreWhy Some Pregnant Women Skip Their Iron Pills in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia wanted to understand why some pregnant women don't take their iron and folic acid supplements regularly, even though these vitamins are …
Read MoreWhy Many Pregnant Women Get Low Iron Levels in South Africa
Researchers in South Africa studied 419 pregnant women to understand how common low iron levels (anemia) are during pregnancy and what causes it. They found …
Read MoreHelping Pregnant Women Gain the Right Amount of Weight
During pregnancy, many women gain more weight than is healthy for them and their babies. Researchers in New Zealand are testing a new program where midwives …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women Need Better Health Information About Vitamins
Researchers in Hungary studied 124 pregnant women to understand how well they understand health information and whether that affects their vitamin intake. They …
Read MoreManaging Dangerous Fat Levels During Pregnancy: What Doctors Need to Know
Extremely high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood) during pregnancy are rare but can be dangerous for both mother and baby. This case study …
Read MoreDoes Low Vitamin D During Pregnancy Increase Preeclampsia Risk?
Researchers combined results from 29 studies involving over 74,000 pregnant women to understand if low vitamin D levels increase the risk of preeclampsia—a …
Read MoreWhy Hong Kong Moms Get Gestational Diabetes and How Apps Could Help
Gestational diabetes—high blood sugar during pregnancy—affects nearly 1 in 4 pregnant women in Hong Kong, which is twice the worldwide rate. Researchers talked …
Read MoreSimple Blood Test Could Help Prevent Early Birth
Researchers in South Australia tested whether checking pregnant women's omega-3 levels early in pregnancy could help prevent premature birth. They added an …
Read MoreDo Pregnant Women Take Their Vitamins? A Nepal Study
Pregnant women need vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and help their babies develop properly. Scientists in Nepal are testing whether pregnant women will …
Read MoreTeaching Families About Nutrition Helps Moms and Kids Stay Healthier
A large study in Nepal looked at whether a nutrition education program called Suaahara helped families learn better ways to feed babies and keep mothers …
Read MoreWhat Parents Eat May Shape Their Kids' Brain Development
A new study shows that when parents eat lots of fatty and sugary foods, it can actually change how their children's brains develop—even before birth. …
Read MoreNew Computer Method Finds Hidden Causes of Child Malnutrition in Pakistan
Researchers in Pakistan tested a new computer-based method to predict and understand why children become malnourished. Using information from nearly 4,100 …
Read MoreStarting Pregnancy With Enough Vitamin D Cuts Serious Complications in Half
Researchers studied 303 pregnant women to see if vitamin D levels at the start of pregnancy mattered, even when women took vitamin D supplements. They found …
Read MoreA Vitamin-Like Nutrient May Lower Heart Defect Risk in Babies
Researchers studied over 23,000 pregnancies to see if a natural nutrient called myo-inositol could help prevent heart defects in babies. They found that …
Read MoreUnderstanding Baby Care: Why Mom's Health Knowledge Matters
Researchers in Turkey studied 716 pregnant women to understand how well they understood health information and whether they felt ready to care for their …
Read MorePrenatal Vitamins May Help Baby Teeth Stay Stronger
Researchers looked at baby teeth from children ages 6-8 to see if their mothers taking folic acid or multivitamins during pregnancy made a difference. They …
Read MoreWhen Pregnancy Complications Hide Other Health Problems
This case study describes a pregnant woman who developed a serious blood clotting condition called HELLP syndrome, which is common in pregnancy. However, …
Read MoreWhat Causes Anemia in Pregnant Women and How to Prevent It
Anemia—when your blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells—affects more than one in three pregnant women worldwide, especially in poorer countries. …
Read MoreHow Mom's Health Shapes Your Gut Bacteria for Years to Come
Scientists in Iceland followed hundreds of children from birth to age 5, collecting samples to study how their gut bacteria develop. They discovered that …
Read MoreMom's Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Baby's Teeth Stay Healthy
Researchers followed over 4,000 pregnant women and their children to see if the mother's vitamin D levels during pregnancy affected whether kids got cavities. …
Read MoreWhy Vitamin D Matters for Twins: New Pregnancy Research
Researchers studied 324 women carrying twins to understand how vitamin D levels affect pregnancy and baby health. They found that women with low vitamin D in …
Read MoreBetter Vitamins for Pregnant Women: What 4 Countries Learned
Pregnant women in poor countries often don't get enough vitamins and minerals they need. Scientists tested a new approach in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, …
Read MoreHow COVID-19 Lockdowns Changed Moms' Sleep, Exercise, and Eating Habits
When COVID-19 forced people to stay home in Brazil, researchers wanted to understand how it affected mothers' daily habits. They studied over 1,000 pregnant …
Read MoreFree Healthy Food Helps Pregnant Women Feel Better
Researchers in Delaware tested a new program that gives pregnant women free, healthy food delivered to their homes. Seven women who finished the program shared …
Read MoreHow Weight Gain During Pregnancy Affects Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers looked at 58 studies to understand what factors help or hurt pregnant women with type 2 diabetes and their babies. They found that gaining too much …
Read MoreMultivitamins May Work Better Than Folic Acid Alone for Birth Defect Prevention
Scientists compared multivitamins with folic acid to folic acid alone to see which better prevents neural tube defects—serious birth defects affecting the …
Read MoreWhy Some Women Get Anemia After Cesarean Birth
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 414 women who had cesarean sections to understand why some develop anemia (low iron in the blood) after surgery. They found …
Read MorePlant Extract May Help Pregnant Rats on Low-Protein Diets
Researchers studied whether an extract from the umbu plant could help pregnant rats that weren't eating enough protein. They found that rats on low-protein …
Read MoreIron and Folic Acid vs. Multiple Vitamins During Pregnancy
Researchers looked at dozens of studies comparing two different vitamin approaches for pregnant women: iron with folic acid alone versus a mix of multiple …
Read MoreFolic Acid and Early Birth: What Matters for Babies With Spina Bifida
Researchers studied whether folic acid supplements and folate-rich foods affect early birth in babies with spina bifida. Looking at data from over 1,200 …
Read MoreB Vitamins During Pregnancy: Why Balance Matters for Mom and Baby
Gestational diabetes—high blood sugar during pregnancy—affects about 1 in 7 pregnant women and can cause problems for both mom and baby, even after birth. …
Read MoreHow Doctors Safely Treat Colon Cancer During Late Pregnancy
Colon cancer during pregnancy is extremely rare, but when it happens, doctors face tough decisions about protecting both the mother and baby. This case study …
Read MoreEarly Help for Babies: Does Starting Before Birth Really Work?
Researchers tested whether helping pregnant women and new mothers with better nutrition, healthcare, and support could improve how babies' bodies fight …
Read MoreWhat Works Best to Help Kids Survive in Africa
Researchers looked at 32 studies from Sub-Saharan Africa to find out which programs help parents and caregivers keep young children healthy and alive. They …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Predict Gestational Diabetes in Pregnancy
Researchers studied 400 pregnant women to see if vitamin D levels could predict gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. They …
Read MorePregnancy with Rare Genetic Diabetes: What Works Best
Researchers studied 27 women with two rare types of genetic diabetes (GCK and HNF1A) who were pregnant or planning to become pregnant. These special types of …
Read MoreOnline Classes Help Pregnant Women Manage Gestational Diabetes Better
Researchers tested whether taking an online class about gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy) could help pregnant women feel …
Read MoreMillions of Pregnant Women Missing Key Nutrients Worldwide
A major review of 43 studies from 28 countries found that many pregnant women around the world don't get enough iron, folate, and vitamin B12—nutrients their …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Women's Nutrition Affects Doctor Visits in Indonesia
Researchers in Indonesia studied how a pregnant woman's health and nutrition affect whether she visits the doctor early in her pregnancy. They looked at …
Read MoreCan Eating Eggs During Pregnancy Help Babies Grow Better?
Researchers in Rwanda are testing whether pregnant women who eat two eggs every day will have healthier, bigger babies. This study, called Deux Oeufs (which …
Read MoreNutrition Counseling Helps Pregnant Women in Ethiopia Eat More Varied Foods
Researchers looked at studies involving nearly 4,000 pregnant women in Ethiopia to see if nutrition counseling helped them eat a more varied diet. They found …
Read MoreCommunity Support Helps Moms Fight Child Stunting and Obesity Together
Researchers looked at 36 studies to find the best ways to help mothers prevent both stunting (being too short) and obesity in their children at the same time. …
Read MoreNew Moms with Pregnancy Diabetes Show Mixed Results in Healthy Eating
Researchers followed 232 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see how their eating habits changed in the first year after giving birth. While …
Read MoreFood Insecurity Hurts Pregnant Women's Nutrition in South Africa Study
A study of 427 pregnant women in South Africa found that most weren't getting enough important nutrients, especially those struggling to afford food. While …
Read MoreWorking Moms' Wellbeing and Knowledge Key to Preventing Child Stunting
A study of 225 working mothers in Indonesia found that two main factors help prevent stunting (when children don't grow tall enough for their age): how well …
Read MoreSpecial Crackers for Pregnant Moms Didn't Help Babies Grow Better
Researchers in Indonesia tested whether giving pregnant and nursing mothers special crackers made with chicken liver and eggshells would help their babies grow …
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