The article presents a protocol of a cross-sectional study of mental health of pregnant
women in relation to the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. The primary aim is …

The aim of this study was to conduct content validation through expert judgement of an
instrument which explores the nutritional knowledge, beliefs, and habits during pregnancy …

Background Dietary intake of pregnant women do not appear to meet the dietary
recommendations. Nutrition knowledge and practices of pregnant women and their …

Evidence of the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy is growing, and midwives
are the healthcare professionals in charge of monitoring pregnancy. In the present review …

The present paper outlines current issues in the nutritional care of women during pregnancy
and potential resources to address them. Globally, overnutrition, undernutrition and …

Understanding women's perceptions of eating behaviors and dietary patterns can inform the
'teachable moment'model of pregnancy. Our objectives were to describe eating behaviors …

The influential scientist Rene J. Dubos (1901–1982) conducted groundbreaking studies
concerning early-life environmental exposures (eg, diet, social interactions, commensal …

This study aimed to investigate (1) pregnant women's level of knowledge of lifestyle-related
risk factors during pregnancy and their potential health impact on their offspring, and (2) the …

Background Health behaviours during pregnancy and the early years of life have been
proven to affect long term health, resulting in investment in interventions. However …

The maternal diet influences the long-term health status of both mother and offspring. The
current study aimed to compare dietary intakes of pregnant women compared to food and …