In utero origins of hypertension: mechanisms and targets for therapy

JS Morton, CL Cooke, ST Davidge - Physiological reviews, 2016 - journals.physiology.org
The developmental origins of health and disease theory is based on evidence that a
suboptimal environment during fetal and neonatal development can significantly impact the …

Maternal and neonatal outcomes related to iron supplementation or iron status: a summary of meta-analyses

S Iqbal, C Ekmekcioglu - The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Iron deficiency is the most abundant nutritional deficiency in the world and is
discussed to be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The objective of this review …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women in North Western zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

A Gebre, A Mulugeta - Journal of nutrition and metabolism, 2015 - hindawi.com
Background. Anemia affects the lives of more than 2 billion people globally, accounting for
over 30% of the world's population. Anemia is a global public health problem occurring at all …

[HTML][HTML] Dietary habits, food taboos, and perceptions towards weight gain during pregnancy in Arsi, rural central Ethiopia: a qualitative cross-sectional study

TA Zerfu, M Umeta, K Baye - Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2016 - Springer
Background The nutritional status of women before and during pregnancy can be
determined by maternal knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards certain foods. The …

[HTML][HTML] Dietary intake patterns and nutritional status of women of reproductive age in Nepal: findings from a health survey

S Bhandari, JT Sayami, P Thapa, M Sayami… - Archives of public …, 2016 - Springer
Background Improper dietary intake pattern in women of reproductive age in Nepal has
resulted in the deficiency of essential nutrients. Adequate nutritional status and proper …

[HTML][HTML] Maternal nutrition, inadequate gestational weight gain and birth weight: results from a prospective birth cohort

A Diemert, S Lezius, M Pagenkemper… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2016 - Springer
Background The aim of our study was to examine maternal weight gain as well as nutrient
intake in pregnancy throughout each trimester compared to current recommendations in a …

[PDF][PDF] Assessment of factors associated with adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation among urban and rural pregnant women in North Western Zone of Tigray …

A Gebre, A Mulugeta, B Etana - Int J Nutr Food Sci, 2015 - Citeseer
Introduction: Iron deficiency is the leading nutrient deficiency in the world affecting the lives
of more than 2 billion people, accounting to over 30% of the world's population. Pregnant …

[HTML][HTML] Maternal dietary diversity and micronutrient adequacy during pregnancy and related factors in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016

T Yeneabat, H Adugna, T Asmamaw, M Wubetu… - BMC pregnancy and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Monotonous and less diversified diets are associated with micronutrient
deficiency. Evidence on maternal dietary intakes during pregnancy is essential to achieve …

[HTML][HTML] Factors associated with iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant teenagers in Ashanti Region, Ghana: A hospital-based prospective cohort study

RA Annan, LA Gyimah, C Apprey, AK Edusei… - Plos one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) is reportedly high in pregnant adults and the
causes well studied. However, among pregnant teenagers, the levels and associated factors …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of maternal nutritional supplements and dietary interventions on placental complications: an umbrella review, meta-analysis and evidence map

MLW Kinshella, S Omar, K Scherbinsky, M Vidler… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …