What 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 …
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How Your Body Changes to Feed a Growing Baby
During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through amazing changes to support a growing baby. Her heart, lungs, and kidneys all work harder to deliver nutrients to …
Read MorePrenatal Vitamins Can't Fix Poor Diet's Effect on Mood
Researchers tested whether taking extra B vitamins and similar nutrients during pregnancy could protect babies from mood problems caused by eating an unhealthy …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Heart Health Later
Researchers discovered that when pregnant and nursing mothers eat a high-fat diet, it can cause lasting changes in their sons' blood vessels that make them …
Read MoreEating Plant-Based Foods During Pregnancy May Help Babies
Researchers studied over 1,400 pregnant women to see if eating a diet focused on plants, whole grains, and less meat and sugar affected their babies' health. …
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 MoreSimple Eating Pattern Cuts Pregnancy Complications by 22%
Researchers studied nearly 8,000 pregnant people to find out which foods help prevent serious pregnancy problems like high blood pressure and preeclampsia. …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Growth
Researchers in China followed 201 pregnant women and their babies to see how the mother's diet during pregnancy affected how much the babies weighed and grew. …
Read MoreWhat Pregnant Women Eat May Affect Their Child's Weight for Life
Researchers studied over 17,000 Danish women to see how their diet during pregnancy affected their children's growth and weight up to age 18. They found that …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Allergies
Researchers looked at 28 studies to understand how a mother's diet during pregnancy might affect whether her child develops allergies. They found that eating a …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Shapes Baby's Immune System for Life
Scientists have discovered that what a mother eats during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can permanently change how her baby's immune system works. …
Read MoreIs Seaweed Safe and Healthy During Pregnancy?
Researchers wanted to understand what pregnant people think about eating seaweed and whether they actually eat it. They surveyed 120 pregnant women about their …
Read MoreEating Mediterranean Food During Pregnancy May Help Baby's Heart
Researchers studied whether eating a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy could improve a baby's heart health. They followed over 1,200 pregnant women at high …
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 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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