Can Choline Help Protect Kids' Livers from Mom's Diet?
Researchers studied whether a nutrient called choline could protect young mice from developing fatty liver disease when their mothers ate unhealthy diets …
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Prenatal 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 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 MoreMediterranean Diet May Change How Your Genes Work During Pregnancy
Researchers studied 52 pregnant women to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and olive oil) changes how their genes work. They found …
Read MoreWhat Pregnant Women Eat May Affect Baby's Weight at Birth
Researchers studied over 1,100 pregnant women living on the Tibetan Plateau to see if what mothers eat during pregnancy affects whether babies are born with …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Early in Pregnancy May Help Prevent Miscarriage
Researchers compared the eating habits of 65 women who had early pregnancy loss with 65 women who had healthy pregnancies. They found that women with healthy …
Read MoreWhat Mom's B Vitamins During Pregnancy Mean for Baby's Brain
Researchers followed hundreds of children from birth to see if their mothers' B vitamin levels during pregnancy affected how their brains developed and how …
Read MoreDoes Eating Sweets During Pregnancy Cause High Blood Pressure?
Researchers wanted to know if eating lots of sugary foods during pregnancy could cause preeclampsia, a serious condition where pregnant women develop high …
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 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 MoreMetals During Pregnancy May Affect Body Fat Later in Life
Researchers followed 500 pregnant women to see if metals in their blood during early pregnancy were connected to their body composition (how much fat versus …
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 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 MoreVitamin D and Baby's Sex May Affect Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Researchers studied how vitamin D levels affect blood pressure and inflammation during pregnancy, and discovered that the baby's sex matters. They found that …
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 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 MoreVitamin E During Pregnancy May Lower Baby Eczema Risk
Researchers followed 456 pregnant women and their babies to see if vitamin levels during pregnancy affected whether infants developed eczema (a skin condition …
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 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 MoreWhy Many Pregnant Women Skip Iron Pills in Tanzania
Researchers in Tanzania discovered that only about 1 in 3 pregnant women are taking enough iron and folic acid supplements to stay healthy during pregnancy. …
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 MoreNew Folate Form Absorbed Better Than Traditional Folic Acid
Researchers compared two different types of folate supplements to see which one your body absorbs better. Folate is a B vitamin that's important for health. …
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 MoreHow Mom's Protein Intake May Affect Baby's Birth Timing
Researchers discovered that mothers who don't eat enough protein may have changes in their baby's genes that could lead to early birth. Scientists looked at …
Read MoreHow Folic Acid May Help Babies Grow Better in the Womb
Researchers discovered that babies with growth problems in the womb have unusual chemical patterns in the fluid surrounding them. When they gave folic acid (a …
Read MoreFish Oil During Pregnancy May Change Baby's Blood Chemistry
Researchers studied 300 children whose mothers took fish oil and/or probiotics during pregnancy and after birth. They found that babies whose mothers took fish …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Kids Stay Healthier
Researchers reviewed 38 studies to understand how vitamin D supplements during pregnancy affect children's health. They found that when pregnant women took …
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 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 MoreFish Oil During Pregnancy May Help Prevent Brain Changes Linked to Schizophrenia
Researchers studied whether omega-3 fatty acids (a nutrient found in fish oil) given to pregnant rats could prevent brain problems similar to schizophrenia in …
Read MoreCould High Homocysteine Levels Increase Pregnancy Diabetes Risk?
Researchers used genetic data to investigate whether a substance called homocysteine and B vitamins affect the risk of gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes …
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 MoreEating Better Helps Pregnant Women With Diabetes Control Blood Sugar
Researchers in Taiwan studied 106 pregnant women with diabetes to see if talking with a nutrition expert could help them eat better and control their blood …
Read MoreFolic Acid May Help Protect Babies from Harmful Chemicals During Pregnancy
Researchers discovered that a common chemical called DEHP, found in plastics and other products, can harm fetal growth when pregnant mice are exposed to it. …
Read MoreWhy a Pregnancy Protein Matters for Baby's Folate Levels
Researchers discovered that a protein called mTOR plays a crucial role in helping babies get enough folate (a B vitamin) before birth. Using specially designed …
Read MoreEating More Fruits and Veggies During Pregnancy May Protect Your Baby
Researchers studied whether eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meat—could help pregnant women stay healthier. …
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 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 a Mom's Overall Nutrition Matters More Than Just Folate
Researchers in Ghana studied 103 children born with cleft lips or palates and compared them to children without these conditions. They wanted to understand if …
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 MoreWhat Pregnant Cows Eat Affects Their Babies' Meat Quality
Scientists studied how different feeding plans for pregnant cows affected the meat quality of their offspring. They looked at 126 pregnant cows that received …
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 MoreFolate and Choline: Why These Nutrients Matter for Baby's Brain
During pregnancy, two nutrients called folate and choline play crucial roles in helping a baby's brain and nervous system develop properly. This research …
Read MoreAir Pollution May Lower Vitamin D in Pregnant Women by Blocking Sunlight
A study of over 2,200 pregnant women in China found that air pollution appears to reduce vitamin D levels during pregnancy. The research suggests this happens …
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