Background Maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation has profound effects on the
development and lifelong health of the child. Long-chain PUFAs are particularly important …

Background Poor nutrition during pregnancy can lead to adverse birth outcomes including
low birth weight (LBW). Objective This modular systematic review aimed to provide evidence …

Background Most pregnant women in the United States (US) are at risk of inadequate intake
of key nutrients during pregnancy from foods alone. Current dietary supplement practices …

Globally, preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years and
survivors may suffer life-long consequences. Following many years of investigation, there is …

Introduction: Proper nutrition during pregnancy is important to prevent nutritional imbalances
that interfere with pregnancy. Micronutrients play critical roles in embryogenesis, fetal …

Depression and obesity represent two of the most common complications during pregnancy
and are associated with severe health risks for both the mother and the child. Although …

Abstract Pre-eclampsia affects 3%–5% of pregnant women worldwide and is associated with
a range of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including maternal and/or fetal death. It …

Background Several meta analyses have concluded n-3 fatty acids, including
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), reduce early preterm birth (EPB,< 34 weeks), however, the …

Background Anaemia is a prevalent health problem worldwide. Some types are preventable
or controllable with iron supplementation (pills or drops), fortification (sprinkles or powders …

Background Previous studies have suggested that maternal supplementation with n− 3 long-
chain polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the incidence of preterm delivery but may also …