Maternal Preconception Omega-6, Omega-3, and Omega-6:Omega-3 Intake and Uterine Artery Indices in Mid-Gestation
Amara Finch,
Lisa Joss-Moore,
Amanda A. Allshouse
et al.
Abstract:Objective: Maternal preconception diet influences pregnancy health and fetal outcomes. We examined the relationship between preconception fatty acid (FA) intake and uterine artery indices in mid-gestation in a large, heterogeneous cohort of nulliparous individuals.
Study Design: This is a secondary analysis of the nuMom2b study. Dietary ꞷ-6 and ꞷ-3 FA intake was assessed with food frequency questionnaires and uterine artery indices were obtained via doppler studies in the second trimester. For our primary outc… Show more
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