Family Medicine Obstetrics: Pregnancy and Nutrition

Harnisch, Jean M.; Harnisch, Patricia H.; Harnisch, David R.

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2011.11.003

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“…Pregnancy and lactation are critical periods in a female's life. Due to higher nutritional requirements during pregnancy and lactation, pregnant females are vulnerable (1). The maternal diet during these periods must provide sufficient energy and nutrients to meet the mother's higher than usual Moreover, highlighting the importance of an adequate quantity and quality of food and beverage groups, studies have shown that fetal thinness and a small head circumference at birth are associated with higher morbidity and mortality from CVD during adult life (8)(9)(10) and that a small head circumference at birth predicts lower adulthood quality of life above the age of 50 y (11).…”

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Effects of Milk and Dairy Product Consumption on Pregnancy and Lactation Outcomes: A Systematic Review

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García‐González

et al. 2019

Advances in Nutrition

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Pregnancy and lactation are considered critical periods in a female's life. Thus, the maternal diet must provide sufficient energy and nutrients to meet the mother's higher than usual requirements as well as the needs of the growing fetus. The maternal diet must enable the mother to provide stores of nutrients required for adequate fetal development, and good health and quality of life in infancy and later adulthood. Among the food and beverage groups, milk and dairy products can play a very important role in achieving these targets due to their high nutrient density and bioavailability, as well as their availability and widespread consumption. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of maternal milk and dairy consumption on pregnancy and lactation outcomes in healthy women. This report mainly focuses on the effects of the mother's intake of dairy products on infant birth weight and length, fetal femur length, head circumference, gestational weight gain, preterm birth, spontaneous abortion, breast milk consumption, and human milk nutritional value. A systematic review of available studies published up to May 2018 was conducted. A preliminary broad search of the literature yielded 5,695 citations. Four of the investigators independently selected studies for inclusion according to predefined eligibility criteria. Thirty-seven full-text articles were evaluated for potential inclusion, and 17 studies were finally included. Six were prospective cohort studies, 3 were intervention studies, 3 were retrospective cohort studies, 3 were cross-sectional studies, and 2 were case-control studies. Although the number and types of studies prevent definite conclusions, there appears to be a trend that maternal milk intake during pregnancy is positively associated with infant birth weight and length. The lack of studies prevents any conclusions being drawn related to preterm deliveries, spontaneous abortion, and lactation. Adv Nutr 2019;10:S74-S87.

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Effects of Milk and Dairy Product Consumption on Pregnancy and Lactation Outcomes: A Systematic Review

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Úbeda

García‐González

et al. 2019

Advances in Nutrition

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“…Nutrition in the periconceptional period, pregnancy and lactation is very important for the mother and child health status [ 1 ], and there is consistent evidence about the association between nutrition and lifestyles during pregnancy and health outcomes [ 2 ].…”

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Dietary and Health Profiles of Spanish Women in Preconception, Pregnancy and Lactation

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The nutritional status and lifestyle of women in preconception, pregnancy and lactation determine maternal, fetal and child health. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate dietary patterns and lifestyles according the perinatal physiological status in a large sample of Spanish women. Community pharmacists that were previously trained to collect the data recruited 13,845 women. General information, anthropometric measurements, physical activity, unhealthy habits and dietary data were assessed using a validated questionnaire. Mean values and percentages were used as descriptive statistics. The t-test, ANOVA or chi-squared test were used to compare groups. A score that included dietary and behavioral characteristics was generated to compare lifestyles in the three physiological situations. The analysis revealed that diet quality should be improved in the three stages, but in a different manner. While women seeking a pregnancy only met dairy recommendations, those who were pregnant only fulfilled fresh fruits servings and lactating women only covered protein group requirements. In all cases, the consumption allowances of sausages, buns and pastries were exceeded. Food patterns and unhealthy behaviors of Spanish women in preconception, pregnancy and lactation should be improved, particularly in preconception. This information might be useful in order to implement educational programs for each population group.

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“…Table 3 shows the group of pregnant women who met the recommendations proposed by DRI statement 14–16 and normal weight gain according to IOM statement 17 and the amounts of maternal visceral measured by ultrasound. The sample was dichotomized according the m‐VAT fourth quartile in perumbilical and preperitoneal region.…”

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“…Maternal weekly weight gain until inclusion was compared with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendation thresholds 17 and weight gain within an upper and lower 20% threshold were considered as normal. The authors used pre‐pregnancy BMI as a marker of normal weight gain until recruitment; individuals with a pre‐pregnancy BMI below 25 kg/m 2 , between 25.1 kg/m 2 and 30 kg/m 2 , above 30.1 kg/m 2 had an expected normal weight gain of 52 g/day, 35 g/day, and 26 g/day, respectively.…”

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Modifiable predictors to maternal visceral adipose tissue during pregnancy: A clinical, demographic, and nutritional study

Bernardi

Rocha

Matos

et al. 2021

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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Aim Higher amounts of maternal visceral adipose tissue were related to abnormal outcomes in pregnancy. Our objective was to evaluate the impact of modifiable and nonmodifiable predictors related to abnormal amounts of maternal visceral fat during three trimesters of pregnancy. Methods Visceral fat thickness was evaluated by ultrasound during three trimesters centered in the maternal epigastrium (preperitoneal m‐VAT) and additionally fat thickness evaluation centered at maternal periumbilical region (periumbilical m‐VAT) among cases with gestational age below 20 weeks. The fourth quartile was considered abnormal m‐VAT and the first three quartiles as normal m‐VAT. Nonmodifiable characteristics included maternal age, past term pregnancies, and ethnicity. Modifiable characteristics included pre‐pregnancy body mass index (BMI), weight gain, usual macronutrients, and sugar consumption during pregnancy. Results Preperitoneal m‐VAT was assessed in 270 pregnant women and m‐VAT periumbilical assessment in 154. The fourth quartile measurement was 15 mm and 53 mm, respectively. Nonmodifiable predictors including maternal age and past term pregnancies significantly impacted the primary study outcome of abnormal periumbilical m‐VAT. Having a non‐Caucasian ethnicity had a significant impact on the amount of normal preperitoneal m‐VAT. Among the modifiable characteristics, both pre‐pregnancy BMI and pre‐pregnancy obesity impacted the amount of abnormal preperitoneal and periumbilical m‐VAT. Conclusion Abnormal amounts of maternal visceral fat during pregnancy are related to nonmodifiable predictors and those present before pregnancy. No impact was found among weight gain during pregnancy or macronutrients and sugar consumption at pregnancy.

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Family Medicine Obstetrics: Pregnancy and Nutrition

Cited by 7 publications

References 62 publications

Effects of Milk and Dairy Product Consumption on Pregnancy and Lactation Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Effects of Milk and Dairy Product Consumption on Pregnancy and Lactation Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Dietary and Health Profiles of Spanish Women in Preconception, Pregnancy and Lactation

Modifiable predictors to maternal visceral adipose tissue during pregnancy: A clinical, demographic, and nutritional study

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