Skipping Meals and Less Walking Among African Americans Diagnosed With Preterm Labor

Hennessy, Mary Dawn; Volpe, Stella L.; Sammel, Mary D.; Gennaro, Susan

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2010.01345.x

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“…The study flow is summarized in Figure 1. Data were extracted from 90 studies ( n = 126,242), 17–19,30,38,39,45–105 with 23 studies containing multiple dietary intake assessment points during pregnancy ( n = 4,985) 11,12,33–37,40,106–120 . The countries represented by geographical region are the USA (26 studies, n = 12,765)/Canada (5 studies, n = 143), UK (19 studies, n = 15,653), Europe (27 studies, n = 93,395), Australia (5 studies, n = 2,557)/NZ (2 studies, n = 291), and Japan (6 studies, n = 1,438).…”

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of energy and macronutrient intakes during pregnancy in developed countries

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Research reporting diet during pregnancy in nationally representative samples is limited. This review summarizes the dietary intakes of pregnant women in developed countries and compares them with national recommendations. A systematic search without date limits was conducted. All studies reporting the macronutrient intakes of pregnant women were considered, irrespective of design. Two authors independently identified the studies to be included and assessed the methodological quality. Nutritional adequacy was summarized, with confounding factors considered. Meta-analysis data are reported for developed countries collectively, by geographical region, and by dietary methodology. Energy and macronutrient intakes of pregnant women do not match national recommendations. Energy and fiber intakes were consistently below recommendations, while total fat and saturated fat intakes were generally above recommendations and carbohydrate and polyunsaturated fat intakes were below to borderline low compared with recommendations. A mismatch between dietary practices and macronutrient recommendations in pregnant women is widespread and not well quantified. The implications of these practices are unknown until further research compares maternal diet with short-term and long-term maternal and offspring health outcomes.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of energy and macronutrient intakes during pregnancy in developed countries

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“…Nevertheless, most aforementioned components have been scarcely explored in pregnant women. A few epidemiological studies have reported that pregnant meal skippers may be at risk of preterm delivery [19,[79][80][81]. In particular, breakfast skipping in early pregnancy was associated with offspring obesity development through the first 12 years of life [82,83].…”

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Chrononutrition during Pregnancy: A Review on Maternal Night-Time Eating

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Evidence from women working night shifts during pregnancy indicates that circadian rhythm disruption has the potential to adversely influence pregnancy outcomes. In the general population, chronodisruption with the potential to affect pregnancy outcomes may also be seen in those with high energy intakes in the evening or at night. However, maternal night eating during pregnancy remains understudied. This narrative review provides an overview of the prevalence, contributing factors, nutritional aspects and health implications of night eating during pregnancy. We derived evidence based on cross-sectional studies and longitudinal cohorts. Overall, night eating is common during pregnancy, with the estimated prevalence in different populations ranging from 15% to 45%. The modern lifestyle and the presence of pregnancy symptoms contribute to night eating during pregnancy, which is likely to coexist and may interact with multiple undesirable lifestyle behaviors. Unfavorable nutritional characteristics associated with night eating have the potential to induce aberrant circadian rhythms in pregnant women, resulting in adverse metabolic and pregnancy outcomes. More research, particularly intervention studies, are needed to provide more definite information on the implications of night eating for mother-offspring health.

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“…Additionally, it is essential to define both medical and social risk for PTB. Social risk for PTB encompasses one or more of the social determinants described in the literature associated with the condition, such as unstable housing (Behrman and Butler, 2007), food insecurity (Hennessey et al, 2009), exposure to stress and/or stressors (Hogue and Bremner, 2005;RichEdwards and Grizzard, 2005;Gennaro et al, 2008). Whereas medical risk factors for PTB include infections during pregnancy (Behrman and Butler, 2007;Manuck et al, 2016), a prior history of PTB (Behrman and Butler, 2007), preterm labor (Behrman and Butler, 2007), and a history of previous poor birth outcomes (Behrman and Butler, 2007;Bryant et al, 2010).…”

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Health care experiences of pregnant, birthing and postnatal women of color at risk for preterm birth

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Cooper

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Background: Chronic stress is a known risk factor for preterm birth, yet little is known about how healthcare experiences add to or mitigate perceived stress. In this study, we described the pregnancy-related healthcare experiences of 54 women of color from Fresno, Oakland, and San Francisco, California, with social and/or medical risk factors for preterm birth. Methods: This study was a secondary analysis of focus group data generated as part of a larger project focused on patient and community involvement in preterm birth research. English and Spanish speaking women, age 18 or greater with social and/or medical risk factors for preterm birth participated in two focus groups, six weeks apart. Data from the first focus groups are included in this analysis. Results: Five themes emerged from thematic analysis of the transcripts. Participants described disrespect during healthcare encounters, including experiences of racism and discrimination; stressful interactions with all levels of staff; unmet information needs; and inconsistent social support. Despite these adverse experiences, women felt confidence in parenting and newborn care. Participant recommendations for healthcare systems improvement included: greater attention to birth plans, better communication among multiple healthcare providers, more careful listening to patients during clinical encounters, increased support for social programs such as California's Black Infant Health, and less reliance on past carceral history and/or child protective services involvement. Discussion: The women in this study perceived their prenatal healthcare as a largely disrespectful and stressful experience. Our findings add to the growing literature that women of color experience discrimination, racism and disrespect in healthcare encounters and that they believe this affects their health and that of their infants.

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Skipping Meals and Less Walking Among African Americans Diagnosed With Preterm Labor

Abstract: Pregnancy is a time when health professionals monitor women regularly and presents a unique opportunity for practitioners to communicate the importance of frequent meals and snacks throughout pregnancy, as well as the health benefits of walking as a form of physical activity.

Cited by 9 publications

References 54 publications

Systematic review and meta-analysis of energy and macronutrient intakes during pregnancy in developed countries

Systematic review and meta-analysis of energy and macronutrient intakes during pregnancy in developed countries

Chrononutrition during Pregnancy: A Review on Maternal Night-Time Eating

Health care experiences of pregnant, birthing and postnatal women of color at risk for preterm birth

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