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Folic acid in pregnancy – and the gene which explains why the benefits may differ.
It really should be consumed at least twice a week.
Women are no longer eating for two – or one, for that matter.
New research into iodine tablets suggests the case for giving them to all pregnant women is compelling.
An incredibly complex and important organ in its own right, the placenta is only found in mammals. And how it functions has the potential to have profound effects on the lifelong health of the developing foetus.
Pregnant women get all kinds of advice but reliable, evidence-based information on what they should eat for their good health as well as that of their developing child is often sorely missing.
As soon as women announce “I’m having a baby!”, the congratulations are quickly followed by long lists of dos and don'ts about food. Try ginger for morning sickness. Avoid soft cheese because of listeria…
Chromosomes and genes contain the blueprint for your physical characteristics. But your parents’ health and diet before you were conceived can also affect how your genes are expressed – and impact your…
Women taking omega-3 supplements during pregnancy will not have smarter children, according to a new study. The study, carried…
Women who underestimate their weight are likely to gain more weight than those who correctly identify their Body Mass Index…
Consuming oral antioxidants does not improve the chances of a woman conceiving, a meta-analysis has shown. Researchers analysed…
Iodine is naturally present in a range of food, especially seaweed and fish. So it may seem odd that the people of an island nation (most of whom live along its vast coastline) are not getting enough of…
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