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 …
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Getting 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 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major research paper about whether pregnant women should take vitamin D supplements to help their children's health has been retracted and replaced.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 MoreFish Oil and Vitamin D May Help Protect Baby Lungs from Asthma
Scientists grew tiny human lung structures in the lab to understand how fish oil supplements (omega-3 fatty acids) and vitamin D might protect babies from …
Read MoreToo Much Vitamin B12 During Pregnancy May Cause Problems
A new study in rats shows that taking too much vitamin B12 during pregnancy might not be as safe as we thought. While we know that not getting enough B12 …
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 MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Kids With Eczema If Mom Smokes
Scientists studied 581 pregnant women to see if taking extra vitamin D could prevent their children from developing eczema and asthma. They found something …
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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