Iron needs increase exponentially during pregnancy to meet the increased demands of the
fetoplacental unit, to expand maternal erythrocyte mass, and to compensate for iron loss at …

Nutritional status during pregnancy can have a significant impact on maternal and neonatal
health outcomes. Requirements for macronutrients such as energy and protein increase …

Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals accessible from the diet, are essential for biologic
activity. Micronutrient status varies widely throughout pregnancy and across populations …

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recommendations on
adolescent, preconception, and maternal nutrition: "Think Nutrition First" The International …

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific syndrome with multisystem involvement which leads
to foetal, neonatal, and maternal morbidity and mortality. This syndrome is characterized by …

Vitamin D deficiency is common and there exists a huge gap between recommended dietary
vitamin D intakes and the poor vitamin D supply in the general population. While vitamin D is …

Importance Nutrition during pregnancy is a critical dimension not only for women's health but
also for the lifelong health of the offspring. Very limited national data exist on the usual …

Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is
critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the …

Studies assessing maternal dietary intakes and the relationship with birthweight are
inconsistent, thus attempting to draw inferences on the role of maternal nutrition in …

The most recent scientific evidence supports the consumption of cow's milk and dairy
products as part of a balanced diet. However, these days, the public and practicing …