Pregnancy imposes increased nutritional requirements for the well being of the mother and
fetus. Maternal lipid metabolism is critical for fetal development and long-term health of the …

Maternal fatty acid and lipid metabolism undergoes changes during pregnancy to facilitate
fetal growth and development. Different types of fatty acids have different 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 …

In this study, healthy women and those at high-risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (pre-
eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, gestational diabetes) were selected to assess the effect of …

Fatty acids (FAs) are fundamental for a foetus's growth, serving as an energy source,
structural constituents of cellular membranes and precursors of bioactive molecules, as well …

During pregnancy, maternal plasma fatty acids are critically required for cell growth and
development, cell signaling, and the development of critical structural and functional aspects …

Fatty acids are essential for feto-placental growth and development. Maternal fatty acids and
their metabolites are involved in every stage of pregnancy by supporting cell growth and …

Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential nutrients for a healthy diet. The different
kinds consumed by the mother during gestation and lactation may influence pregnancy, fetal …

Certain limitations exist for animals to modify fatty acid changes. Besides the role of
arachidonic acid (AA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and other 20-carbon long-chain …

Maternal nutrition during pregnancy plays a significant role in growth and development of
the placenta and influencing pregnancy outcome. Suboptimal nutritional status during early …