Objective: The aim of this study was to provide evidence-based recommendations for omega-
3 supplementation during pregnancy through a systematic review of level-1 data published …

abstract Background: Maternal polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentrations during
pregnancy may have persistent effects on growth and adiposity in the offspring. A …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of cesarean and any maternal and perinatal
effects of a policy induction of labor in uncomplicated full-term singleton gestations …

Background: Nutrition plays a fundamental role in fetal growth and birth outcomes.
Objective: We synthesized effects of dietary interventions before or during pregnancy on …

Background Maternal omega-3 consumption during pregnancy has been positively linked
with a positive impact on maternal health and fetal growth. However, the results of individual …

The placenta is a vital, multi-functional organ that acts as an interface between maternal and
fetal circulation during pregnancy. Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy alter placental …

Background. Preterm delivery remains a substantial healthcare problem, complicating 5–
10% of pregnancies, and is the major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality in the …

Docosahexaenoic acid: brain accretion and roles in neuroprot... : Current Opinion in Clinical
Nutrition & Metabolic Care Docosahexaenoic acid: brain accretion and roles in …

Maternal nutrition plays a crucial role in influencing fetal growth and birth outcome. Any
nutritional insult starting several weeks before pregnancy and during critical periods of …

Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) oil is a complex mixture of five fatty acids (palmitic,
stearic, oleic, linoleic, and linolenic). The high content of linoleic acid (LA) contributes to the …