When Mom Doesn't Eat Enough: How It Affects Baby's Lungs Before Birth
Researchers studied what happens to baby primates' lungs when their mothers don't eat enough food during pregnancy. They found that when pregnant baboons ate …
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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 …
Read MoreWhat 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 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 MoreHow 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 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 MoreHow Early Toxins and Junk Food Affect Heat Stress in Adults
Researchers studied how exposure to harmful chemicals and sugary diets during pregnancy and early life affects how the body handles heat stress later on. They …
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 MoreWhen You Eat Matters: Sleep and Snacking During Pregnancy Diabetes
Researchers studied 34 pregnant women with gestational diabetes to understand how eating and sleeping habits affect blood sugar levels overnight and in the …
Read MoreHow Low-Carb Diets Affect Bones Differently in Boys vs. Girls
Researchers studied how ketogenic diets (very low-carb, high-fat eating plans) affect bone health in developing rats, with different results for males and …
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 MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help Prevent Depression During Pregnancy
Researchers studied nearly 600 pregnant Hispanic women in Los Angeles to see if what they ate affected their mood during the last three months of pregnancy. …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Kids' Blood Sugar Later
A new study found that when pregnant mice ate too much of certain amino acids called BCAAs (building blocks of protein), their grown-up offspring had trouble …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Affects Baby's Breast Milk in Surprising Ways
Scientists are discovering that what mothers eat and their body weight can change the tiny molecules in breast milk that help babies grow and stay healthy. …
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 MorePregnant Women in China Aren't Getting Enough Key Nutrients
Researchers studied 653 pregnant women across China to see what they were eating and whether they were getting enough nutrients. They found that both women in …
Read MoreWhy Pregnant Mice Eat More: Brain Chemistry Explained
During pregnancy, the body needs extra energy to support a growing baby, which is why pregnant people often feel hungrier. Scientists studied pregnant mice to …
Read MoreWhy Some Babies Don't Grow Well in the Womb: A Mouse Study
When pregnant people don't eat enough calories, their babies can stop growing properly in the womb—a serious condition called fetal growth restriction. …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Fat Levels
Researchers studied how a mother's diet during pregnancy affects the types of healthy fats found in both the mother's and baby's bodies. They looked at rats …
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 MoreHow Arsenic and Folate May Affect Birth Defects
Researchers compared mothers who had children with spina bifida (a serious birth defect affecting the spine) to mothers who didn't, looking at how two things …
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 MoreEating Better During Pregnancy Helps Prevent Excess Weight Gain
A new study followed 380 pregnant women to see how their eating habits affected their weight gain during pregnancy. Researchers found that women who improved …
Read MoreToo Much Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Affect Brain Development
Researchers studied what happens when pregnant mice get five times the normal amount of folic acid, a B vitamin that's usually good for pregnancy. They found …
Read MoreWhy Eggs May Help Your Brain Grow Smarter
Scientists reviewed 21 studies about eggs and brain health to understand how eating eggs might help our brains develop and work better. They found that eggs …
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 MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Shape Kids' Food Choices
Researchers looked at 11 studies to understand if what pregnant women eat affects what their children like to eat later. They found that when pregnant mothers …
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 MoreA Nutrient in Breast Milk May Protect Babies' Livers from Diabetes Damage
When pregnant women have gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy), their babies can experience liver damage later in life. …
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 MoreBetter Nutrition May Help Pregnant Women Beat Depression
Depression during pregnancy affects about 1 in 5 pregnant women worldwide and can cause serious problems for both mom and baby. While doctors usually recommend …
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 MoreCan Vitamin D Stop Kids From Getting Asthma?
Researchers looked at 18 studies involving over 10,000 people to see if vitamin D supplements could help prevent asthma in children. They found that giving …
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 MoreWhy Low Folate Levels Can Damage Your DNA
Folate is a B vitamin that your body needs to build and repair DNA, the instruction manual for your cells. When you don't get enough folate from food, your …
Read MoreExtra Food for Pregnant Women Helps Babies Born Healthier in India
Researchers in India studied whether giving pregnant women extra nutritious food helps their babies be born at a healthier weight. They looked at information …
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 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 MoreEating Iron-Rich Meat During Pregnancy May Help Baby's Brain Development
Researchers followed over 3,700 pregnant women and their babies to see if eating iron affects how babies' brains develop. Iron is a mineral that helps brains …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Birth Size
Researchers studied 152 mothers and newborns in Croatia to understand how what mothers eat and their weight during pregnancy affects important minerals in …
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 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 MoreHealthy Eating and Lifestyle May Lower Pregnancy Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied 320 pregnant women to understand how diet and lifestyle choices affect gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreWhat Affects Kids' Food Allergies: Vitamins, Home, and Air Quality
Researchers studied over 20,000 families across five Chinese cities to understand what causes food allergies in children. They looked at three main factors: …
Read MoreWhat Causes Cleft Lip? Scientists Find Key Genetic and Mineral Clues
Researchers studied the genes and body chemicals that might cause cleft lip and palate, a condition where a baby's lip or mouth doesn't form completely before …
Read MoreWhat Vitamins Do Pregnant Women Really Need?
Researchers in Slovakia studied pregnant and postpartum women to understand how vitamin and mineral levels change during pregnancy and after birth. They found …
Read MoreWhy the UK Needs Folic Acid in Food Now
Researchers in the UK tested blood samples from nearly 47,000 people to understand how common folate deficiency is and whether adding more folate to food could …
Read MoreAdding Vitamins to Oil and Milk Could Help Millions of Indian Children
Millions of children in India don't get enough Vitamin A and Vitamin D, even though the government has guidelines to prevent this. Researchers studied whether …
Read MoreMost Women Have Nutritional Gaps: What You Need to Know
Researchers surveyed over 1,500 women worldwide to check their eating habits using a simple checklist. They found that nearly all women (94.5%) were missing at …
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 MoreWhat Moms Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
A new study followed 430 mothers and their babies to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil—could help prevent food …
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 MoreForever Chemicals May Harm Baby's Energy, But Folate Offers Protection
Researchers studied 572 pregnant women and their newborns to understand how common industrial chemicals called PFAS (found in non-stick cookware, …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Autism
Scientists are discovering that what a pregnant woman eats might affect her baby's risk of developing autism. A new review of research suggests that certain …
Read MoreWhat Moms Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
Researchers looked at whether the foods a mother eats while pregnant and breastfeeding can help protect her baby from developing food allergies. This review …
Read MoreWhy Folic Acid Matters: New Clues About Birth Defects
Researchers discovered how folic acid deficiency during pregnancy may lead to neural tube defects—serious birth conditions affecting the brain and spine. Using …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Before Baby is Born May Shape Child's Health
Researchers studied over 2,500 children in Greece to understand how folic acid supplements taken by mothers during pregnancy might affect their children's …
Read MoreHelping Pregnant Women Eat Better: A New Food Assistance Program
Pregnant women who struggle to afford food often develop gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Researchers tested a new …
Read MoreWhy Your Body Needs Folate: A Complete Guide
Folate is a B vitamin that plays crucial roles in your body, from helping cells divide properly to supporting brain health and energy production. This research …
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 MoreGreen Tea Compound May Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications from Obesity
Researchers studied whether L-theanine, a natural compound found in green tea, could help prevent pregnancy problems in obese mice. They found that L-theanine …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Changes Baby's Genes Before Birth
Scientists discovered that when pregnant sheep get extra methionine (a building block found in protein), it changes how their babies' genes work before they're …
Read MoreHealthy Eating During Pregnancy May Lower Gestational Diabetes Risk
Researchers in Iran studied 274 pregnant women to understand how different eating patterns affect gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreCan Special Tempeh Help Babies Grow Better Before Birth?
Researchers in Indonesia tested whether adding extra nutrients to tempeh (a soy food) could help pregnant women have healthier, bigger babies. Stunting—when …
Read MoreWhat Mom's Diet During Pregnancy May Mean for Baby's Stress System
Scientists studied how a mother rat's diet during pregnancy affects her babies' stress response systems later in life. When pregnant rats ate a low-protein …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin A During Pregnancy May Harm Baby's Health
Researchers studied what happens when pregnant rats eat too much vitamin A and how it affects their babies. They found that babies exposed to excess vitamin A …
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 MoreDoes Mom's Iron Levels During Pregnancy Affect Baby's Health?
Researchers in Laos studied nearly 300 mothers and their newborns to understand how low iron levels (anemia) during pregnancy might affect babies after birth. …
Read MoreWhy Half of Pregnant Women in Rural Ethiopia Skip Their Iron Pills
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that only 45% of pregnant women in rural areas are taking their iron and folic acid supplements as recommended—far below the …
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 MoreCan a Supplement Help Prevent Diabetes During Pregnancy?
Researchers in Qatar studied whether a natural supplement called myo-inositol could help prevent gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D in Early Life Boost Kids' Brain Power?
Researchers in Finland wanted to know if giving babies vitamin D supplements in their first two years would help their brains develop better. They followed …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Heart Health
Researchers studied how a mother's diet during pregnancy affects her baby's developing heart and nervous system. They found that when pregnant mice ate a …
Read MoreEarly Life Choices That May Lower Your Child's IBD Risk
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is becoming more common in children, and scientists believe the early years—from pregnancy through infancy—are crucial for …
Read MoreA Nutrient Called Choline May Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists studied whether a nutrient called choline, given to pregnant mice and nursing mothers, could protect their offspring from developing Alzheimer's …
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 MoreWhat Increases the Risk of Babies Being Born Early?
Researchers studied nearly 7,000 pregnant women in New Zealand to understand why some babies are born too early (before 37 weeks). They looked at what mothers …
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 Mom's Vitamin A Matters for Baby's Gut Health
A new study shows that when pregnant rats don't get enough vitamin A, their babies have problems with digestion and their immune system doesn't work quite …
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 MoreWhat Mom Ate Before Pregnancy May Shape Your Fat Cells
Scientists studied sheep to understand how a mother's diet before pregnancy affects her babies' fat tissue development. They found that when mothers didn't eat …
Read MoreVitamins During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Gestational Diabetes
Researchers reviewed how different vitamins in your blood may be connected to gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. The study …
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 MoreDoes a Mom's Diet Before Pregnancy Affect Boys and Girls Differently?
Researchers investigated whether a mother's eating habits before getting pregnant, and the types of fats she consumes during pregnancy and breastfeeding, …
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 MoreWhat Pregnant Women Eat May Lower Baby's Allergy Risk
Researchers followed 172 pregnant women in Poland to see how their diet affected their babies' chances of developing allergies. Women who ate more omega-3 …
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 MoreWhat You Eat During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Food Allergies
Scientists have discovered that the food a mother eats during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can influence whether her child develops food allergies. This …
Read MoreProtein Drink Before Breakfast Helps Pregnant Women Control Blood Sugar
Researchers tested whether drinking a protein shake 30 minutes before breakfast could help pregnant women with gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that …
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 MoreWhy Some Babies Don't Grow Well in the Womb: A Placenta Discovery
Researchers found that babies with growth problems in the womb have a placenta that doesn't work as well as it should. The placenta is like a bridge that feeds …
Read MoreWhy Low Folate Causes Birth Defects of the Spine and Brain
Researchers discovered how not getting enough folate (a B vitamin) during pregnancy can cause serious birth defects affecting the spine and brain. The study …
Read MorePlant-Based Foods During Pregnancy May Lower Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied nearly 2,800 pregnant women to see if eating more plant-based foods early in pregnancy could prevent gestational diabetes—a type of …
Read MorePregnancy Blood Fats May Predict Larger Babies
Researchers studied pregnant women to understand how different types of healthy fats in their blood during early pregnancy might affect their baby's size at …
Read MoreSimple Steps During Pregnancy Can Cut Child Anemia by 80%
Researchers in South Asia tested whether helping mothers during pregnancy and early childhood could prevent anemia (low iron in the blood) in young children. …
Read MoreWhat Mom Takes During Pregnancy May Help Kids' Blood Pressure Later
Researchers followed children in rural China for 14 years to see if vitamins their mothers took during pregnancy affected their blood pressure as teenagers. …
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 MoreWhen You Eat Matters: New Way to Help Pregnant Women with Blood Sugar
Researchers are discovering that when pregnant women eat might be just as important as what they eat for managing gestational diabetes—a condition where blood …
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 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 MoreHow Better Nutrition Plans Help Pregnant Women Eat More Variety
Researchers in Ethiopia looked at multiple studies to understand how nutrition education and support programs help pregnant women eat a wider variety of foods. …
Read MoreLate-Night Eating During Pregnancy May Increase Early Birth Risk
Researchers studied 215 pregnant women in Mexico City to understand how eating and sleeping patterns affect the timing of birth. They found that women who ate …
Read MoreFish Oil May Protect Baby Brains from Anesthesia Damage
When babies need surgery, they receive anesthesia to keep them asleep and pain-free. However, research shows that a common anesthetic called sevoflurane might …
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 MoreLow Vitamin D in Newborns May Signal Breathing Problems
Researchers looked at 220 newborns in the hospital to see if vitamin D levels could predict which babies might have trouble breathing. They found that babies …
Read MoreEating Better During Pregnancy Helps Mom and Baby
A new study called PEAPOD looked at whether teaching pregnant women about healthy eating could improve their diets. Researchers worked with pregnant women to …
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 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 MoreFish Oil During Pregnancy May Help Reduce Anxiety in Kids
Scientists studied how omega-3 fatty acids—nutrients found in fish and some plant oils—affect mood and thinking abilities. They gave mice different amounts of …
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 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 Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Child's Asthma Risk
Researchers studied whether the foods pregnant women eat can influence whether their children develop asthma. They created a special diet score based on foods …
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 MoreA Natural Compound May Protect Baby Kidneys from Mom's Diet
Researchers studied how a natural substance called SDG (found in flaxseeds) might protect babies' kidneys from damage caused by their mothers eating trans fats …
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 MoreWhen You Eat Eggs and Red Meat During Pregnancy May Affect Blood Sugar
A new study of 144 pregnant women found that eating red meat was linked to higher risk of blood sugar problems during pregnancy, while eating eggs at night was …
Read MoreHigh-Dose Vitamin E Pills May Raise Blood Pressure Risk in Pregnancy
A large study of 3,587 pregnant women who used fertility treatments found that taking high doses of vitamin E supplements (over 100 mg daily) during early …
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 MoreNutrition Counseling During Pregnancy Helps Prevent Large Babies
Researchers studied whether nutrition counseling during pregnancy could help prevent babies from being born too large (macrosomia). They worked with 99 …
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 …
Read MorePregnant Mice Grow Longer Intestines to Absorb More Food for Their Babies
Scientists studied how pregnant mice's intestines change to help feed their growing babies. They found that pregnant mice develop intestines that are 20% …
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