New research has revealed an association between maternal vitamin D status and the gut microbiota structure and composition of infants potentially linked to an increased risk of allergic diseases, highlighting the need for supplementation in pregnancy.
In a new Indian study, researchers investigated the safety and effectiveness of 30 mg SunActive Fe emulsified microsomal ferric pyrophosphate (EMFP) tablets for treating iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in second-trimester pregnant women.
High-dose vitamin D during pregnancy may significantly reduce asthma in the offspring at both age three and six, compared to a standard prenatal multivitamin with vitamin D, says a new study.
A study conducted on two Nordic pregnancy cohorts has revealed a significant link between maternal vitamin D deficiency and lower body mass index (BMI) in in the offspring of overweight mothers.
A new case-controlled study has revealed key risk factors of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in Gaza Strip, Palestine, highlighting the impact of maternal zinc intake.
Microbiome biotech company has announced a partnership with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. to develop next-generation probiotics and prebiotics, aimed at supporting infant and maternal immune health.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) markers, including microbiota, can serve as targets for early diagnostics and therapeutic intervention and prevention, according to new research.
Administration of the probiotic L. salivarius CECT 30632 for six months led to modulation of the vaginal microbiome and improved fertility health, according to a study involving 74 women.
Advice on maternal supplementation to prevent birth defects (BDs) should consider the teratogenic effects of multivitamins (MVs) and adverse effects of excess folic acid (FA), according to Chinese research.
People who smoked during pregnancy and received vitamin C supplements gave birth to children with better airway function and a lower occurrence of wheeze at the age of five, compared to those who did not receive the vitamin, a recent clinical trial reports.
Supplementation with the powerful antioxidant NAC (N-acetylcysteine) has the potential to contribute to a better function of the reproductive system in women with PCOS, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in 'British...
The 'greenness' of a mother's environment impacts the HMO composition in her breastmilk, according to a newly published study of Finnish breastfeeding women.
Further work needs to be done to raise awareness of the need for women with obesity to supplement both with a higher dose of folic acid and vitamin D, and to be aware of the role of iodine, researchers say.
Transitioning from a pro- to an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of postpartum depression (PPD) by nearly 50%, according to a recently published cross-sectional study.
Pregnant women with vitamin D deficiency plus excess iodine have a higher risk of thyroid dysfunction in the first trimester, according to a newly published study involving 4280 women.
Women with low omega-3 levels in early pregnancy would benefit most from omega-3 supplement to reduce the risk of pre-term birth, according to a new statement from the International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL).
