Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cristiana Berti, Shirin Elahi, Patrick Catalano, Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Michael B. Krawinkel, Francesca Parisi, Carlo Agostoni, Irene Cetin, Mark Hanson
Summary: Adolescent health and well-being are global concerns, with challenges such as obesity and teen pregnancy. Lack of employment and education opportunities, combined with obesogenic environments, increase health risks and impact opportunities for their offspring.
Review
Microbiology
Katie M. M. Strobel, Sandra E. E. Juul, David Taylor Hendrixson
Summary: Appropriate nutrition during pregnancy and post-partum period is crucial for the health of both mothers and their babies. Under- and over-nourishment can greatly impact the gut microbiomes of both the mother and the infant, which in turn can affect the risk of obesity and metabolic diseases. This review examines how different factors such as pre-pregnancy BMI, gestational weight gain, gestational diabetes, and maternal diet can alter the microbial composition of the gut, vaginal, placental, and milk microbiomes. Understanding these implications is important for the long-term health of offspring. Future studies are needed to further explore the relationship between nutrition and the microbiome, and to investigate potential interventions to improve the health outcomes of mother and child.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zainab Akhter, Judith Rankin, Alice Shackford-Alizart, Roger Ackroyd, Roland Devlieger, Nicola Heslehurst
Summary: Preconception and pregnancy-specific nutritional support for women undergoing bariatric surgery in the UK is lacking. Healthcare professionals face barriers such as lack of resources, poor communication, and inadequate information and guidance. Multidisciplinary care and training are needed to provide optimal nutritional support.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jiajin Hu, Izzuddin M. Aris, Pi-I D. Lin, Ningyu Wan, Yilin Liu, Yinuo Wang, Deliang Wen
Summary: The study found that maternal adherence to a protein-rich dietary pattern during pregnancy was associated with lower infant body mass index z-scores and a lower risk of overweight and obesity, while adherence to a vegetable-fruit-rice dietary pattern was associated with increased infant BMI and obesity risk. The results suggest that different maternal dietary patterns may have varying effects on infant weight and obesity status.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Lem Ngongalah, Tim Rapley, Judith Rankin, Nicola Heslehurst
Summary: Black women in the UK face higher risks of overweight, obesity, and adverse pregnancy outcomes compared to other ethnic groups. This study explored the unique nutrition-related challenges faced by African migrant pregnant and postnatal women in the UK, and emphasized the importance of addressing these challenges through culturally sensitive approaches and tailored interventions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah Louise Killeen, Aisling A. Geraghty, Eileen C. O'Brien, Sharleen L. O'Reilly, Cara A. Yelverton, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe
Summary: Globally, issues such as overnutrition, undernutrition, and nutritional imbalances are common among women of reproductive age, increasing the risk of pregnancy complications and non-communicable diseases. Clinical practices regarding pregnancy nutrition vary, with a lack of consensus on the most important outcomes of nutrition interventions during pregnancy.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Margaret Charnley, Lisa Newson, Andrew Weeks, Julie Abayomi
Summary: The study found that pregnant women with obesity often have poor dietary quality, with higher intakes of sugar and saturated fatty acids, and lower intakes of fiber and key micronutrients. Some adverse obstetric outcomes were also significantly higher than the general obstetric population.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zainab Akhter, Nicola Heslehurst, Dries Ceulemans, Judith Rankin, Roger Ackroyd, Roland Devlieger
Summary: Prior bariatric surgery is a significant risk factor for delivering small for gestational age (SGA) babies, with factors such as gestational weight gain, receiving nutritional advice, and weight management playing significant roles in influencing the risk of SGA babies.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Helena C. Bartels, Maria A. Kennelly, Sarah Louise Killeen, Karen L. Lindsay, Rachel K. Crowley, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe
Summary: Antenatal diet and exercise intervention could promote longer and optimal sleep duration, with benefits for maternal health such as lower triglyceride levels and higher breastfeeding rates.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Chandni Maria Jacob, Hazel M. Inskip, Wendy Lawrence, Carmel McGrath, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe, Sarah Louise Killeen, Hema Divakar, Mark Hanson
Summary: Proper nutrition and weight before and during pregnancy can lower the risk of pregnancy-related conditions, but user-friendly tools to support healthcare practitioners in implementing them are lacking in most clinical settings. This study found that the FIGO nutrition checklist is an valuable resource that can be used in clinical practice to provide long-term and intergenerational benefits for both mother and baby.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kate Maslin, Hazel A. Billson, Caitlin R. Dean, Julie Abayomi
Summary: This study explored the role of Registered Dietitians in managing Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the UK. Findings revealed inconsistent use of referral criteria and a lack of specific clinical guidelines, suggesting the need for further training, early recognition of malnutrition, and increased investment in dietitians to enhance nutritional care for HG patients.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Larske M. Soepnel, Catherine E. Draper, Khuthala Mabetha, Lethabo Mogashoa, Gugulethu Mabena, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe, Sarah Louise Killeen, Chandni Maria Jacob, Mark A. Hanson, Shane A. Norris
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation of the FIGO Nutrition Checklist in a low/middle-income area of South Africa. The results showed that about 97.4% of participants had at-risk dietary practices. Food insecurity was associated with a higher likelihood of having more than three at-risk practices. The study found that the checklist was acceptable to participants and increased awareness of dietary intakes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shahrir Nurul-Farehah, Abdul Jalil Rohana, Noor Aman Hamid, Zaiton Daud, Siti Harirotul Hamrok Asis
Summary: This study aimed to determine the proportion and determinants of suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG). The findings revealed significant associations between gestational diabetes, income levels, and obese pre-pregnancy BMI with inadequate GWG; overweight and obese pre-pregnancy BMIs were significantly associated with excessive GWG.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sisitha Jayasinghe, Manoja P. Herath, Jeffrey M. Beckett, Kiran D. K. Ahuja, Steven J. Street, Nuala M. Byrne, Andrew P. Hills
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and weight gain during pregnancy, weight retention post-partum, and the mode of delivery. The sample consists of approximately 300 Tasmanian mothers. The results indicate that only a small percentage of mothers achieved the recommended weight gain during pregnancy, and women with obesity had the lowest weight fluctuation.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sarah A. Crawford, Alexandra R. Brown, Juliana Teruel Camargo, Elizabeth H. Kerling, Susan E. Carlson, Byron J. Gajewski, Debra K. Sullivan, Christina J. Valentine
Summary: This study analyzed the micronutrient intake of a group of pregnant women and compared it to the Dietary Reference Intakes. The majority of participants did not meet the recommended intake levels through diet alone, but supplement intake improved the intake for most micronutrients. Choline, magnesium, and potassium were exceptions. More research is needed to determine if these findings are applicable to the general population.
