A woman who is healthy at the time of conception is more likely to have a successful
pregnancy and a healthy child. We reviewed published evidence and present new data from …

Periconceptional intake of folic acid is known to reduce a woman's risk of having an infant
affected by a neural tube birth defect (NTD). National programs to mandate fortification of …

BACKGROUND Most reproductive failures originate during the periconceptional period and
are influenced by the age and the lifestyle of parents-to-be. We advance the hypothesis that …

The vaginal microbiome plays an important role in maternal and neonatal health.
Imbalances in this microbiota (dysbiosis) during pregnancy are associated with negative …

There is a large body of literature demonstrating the efficacy of maternal folic acid intake in
preventing birth defects, as well as investigations into potential adverse consequences of …

Background Some women continue smoking during pregnancy despite the extensive
information available on the dangers smoking poses to their fetus. This study aimed to …

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of trimester-specific
gestational weight gain with offspring fetal growth, obesity risk, and cardiometabolic health …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular
disease, musculoskeletal, mental and neurological disorders have been identified as the …

Abstract The Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study is an ongoing
prospective cohort study that recruits pregnant women early in pregnancy and, as of 2012, is …

Objective To examine the extent to which women planning a pregnancy comply with
recommendations for nutrition and lifestyle. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting …