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Is Mom’s Lack of Vitamin D in Pregnancy Linked with Child’s Weight?
Maintaining good health during pregnancy is one of the surest ways mothers can protect their developing babies’ well-being. A new study suggests that adequate levels of vitamin D could be one such protective factor. Some data have linked low vitamin D levels to weight gain and obesity in women and children, but in the new [...]
Low vitamin D in womb linked to chubbier kids
Children are more likely to be chubbier if their mother had low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy, a British study suggests.
Nutrition tips for a healthy pregnancy
Healthy weight gain during pregnancy depends on a woman's body mass index pre baby bump. Photo courtesy: AFP RELAXNEWS/ Monkey Business Images/shutterstock.com
Children's body fat linked to Vitamin D insufficiency in mothers
Children are more likely to have more body fat during childhood if their mother has low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy, according to scientists. Low vitamin D status has been linked to obesity in adults and children, but little is known about how variation in a mother’s status affects the body composition of her child.
Pregnancy program combines support with medical care
Dr. Sung Y. Chae, left, director of the program, moderates a discussion for pregnant women and their families. She is seen with Ana Marroquin of North Plainfield, center, and Joanna Estevez of Holmdel, right, / Staff
Micronutrients, early food supplementation during pregnancy improve survival of newborns
Pregnant women in poor communities in Bangladesh who received multiple micronutrients, including iron and folic acid combined with early food supplementation, had substantially improved survival of their newborns, compared to women in a standard program that included usual food supplementation, according to a study in the May 16 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on Global Health.
It can be safe - and beneficial - to diet while pregnant
A new study finds for some women, excess weight gain can be prevented, helping to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications for mother and baby.
Pregnancy Rates And Cost Per Pregnancy Improve Linked To Weight Loss Intervention
At the 19th European Congress on Obesity in Lyon, France, the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Obesity, Dr Kyra Sim from The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise and Eating Disorders at the University of Sydney in Australia presented a new study, which shows that weight loss intervention in obese women who undergo fertility treatment substantially improves ...
Weight Gain During Pregnancy: 2nd Trimester May Be Key
The second trimester of pregnancy may be a crucial period of time for women to stick to weight-gain recommendations, a new study says.
Expectant mothers, load up on cheese!
Dental health begins in the womb. Researchers have found that babies born to women who consume cheese and other dairy products during pregnancy are likely to have better dental health than babies born to non-dairy-consumers.
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