Objectives: Despite wide access to gynecological and obstetric advice, informational
campaigns, and information online and in magazines aimed at pregnant women, there is a …

Background Micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy is a controversial issue. For
some micronutrients, for example folic acid or iodine, the evidence regarding …

Progress in medicine allows for a better understanding of the purpose of dietary components
in prophylaxis of civilization diseases and suggests that alimentation not only supplies …

ABSTRACT Background/Aim: Maternal diet is important in the outcome of pregnancy and
the health of the children. The present cross-sectional study aimed to assess the use of …

Sociodemographic factors have been associated with dietary supplement use among
pregnant women but few data exist in a Swedish population. This study aimed to identify …

The aim was to investigate, among pregnant women,(1) the use of food supplements and (2)
the awareness of food supplement recommendations and beliefs about food supplement …

ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence and associated
factors of dietary supplement use, particularly supplements containing vitamin D and fatty …

Introduction: The aim of the study was to identify the consumption of vitamin and folic acid
supplements before and during pregnancy in a group of post-partum women (Romanian …

Background Pregnancy is a critical period for both woman and baby from a nutritional
perspective. Nutritional education is considered an important tool for promoting a healthy …

Background: Use of dietary supplements during pregnancy may give an important
contribution to nutrient intake, and for nutrients like folate and vitamin D supplements are …