Background: Lack of knowledge about iodine may be a risk factor for iodine deficiency in
pregnant and lactating women. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge about iodine …

Objective: To determine pregnant women's knowledge of and adherence to the
recommendations for periconceptional folic acid supplementation (PFS) and iodine …

Adequate I intake is important before conception and during pregnancy for optimal infant
neurodevelopment. Recent studies have highlighted the prevalence of I deficiency in the UK …

Overweight and obesity pre pregnancy or during pregnancy is associated with an increased
risk for maternal obstetric and fetal complications. Diet is one modifiable risk factor that …

Adequate nutrition and the nutritional status of pregnant women are critical for the health of
both the mother and the developing foetus. Research has shown a significant impact of …

Iodine requirements are increased during pregnancy, predominantly caused by an increase
in renal iodide clearance and in the use of iodine for thyroid hormone production. Because …

Research indicates that a woman's lifestyle during pregnancy influences her child's health
and development. Therefore, women need to possess sufficient knowledge regarding the …

Iodine is a micronutrient that is essential for thyroid hormone production. Adequate iodine
intake is especially important during pregnancy and early life, when brain development is …

Background: Iodine deficiency is a major public-health problem throughout the world,
especially for pregnant women, and it is considered the most common cause of preventable …

METHODS A pre-post intervention study utilised a purpose-designed questionnaire to
collect data at three time points. Forty-four midwives completed the pre education …