The reproductive system’s microbial communities have a large say in the chances of a preterm birth, notes one expert ahead of his talk on the 1000 days of life at the IPA World Congress + Probiota this year.
Pregnant women who were iron-deficient were more likely to have higher levels of perinatal depression, according to Canadian researchers from the University of Toronto and McMaster University.
Capsules containing 500 mg of R. canina rose hips fared better than a placebo in reducing urinary tract infection (UTI) incidences in mothers following a cesarean section birth, a new study finds.
Women who consumed the probiotic strain Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 during and after pregnancy showed fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety in the weeks after their infant’s birth, according to research published in EBioMedicine.
The crucial role of omega-3 in helping to tackle pre and post-natal depression has been underlined by a new meta-analysis, which also found such cases of depression were associated with a higher omega-6/omega-3 ratio.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft scientific opinion on dietary reference values for riboflavin (vitamin B2).
Intestinal bacteria transferred at birth affect lung development, bacterial resistance and susceptibility to inflammatory conditions in newborns, according to a new mouse study.
Elderly people with low vitamin A levels may be more at risk of Alzheimer’s disease and lower brain functioning, says a new study that also finds even marginal vitamin A deficiency at birth can influence long-term risks.
Croatian supplier of probiotic chocolates Milsing has added a prenatal product to its range of supplements, a move which follows investment from several big players in pregnancy probiotics.
Lower levels of vitamin D in pregnant women could be associated with certain learning disabilities in children, as a British study highlights seasonal variations as a factor in brain development.
Breastfeeding in the first few days of a baby’s life may contribute to notable gains in intelligence and motor skills, a long-term study has established.
A prenatal vitamin D project to be conducted in Montana demonstrates NOW Foods’ commitment to supporting ongoing research in the vitamin, the company says.
Supplementing mothers with α-tocopherol may help increase vitamin E intakes for premature breastfeeding babies vulnerable to deficiency, Brazilian research has suggested.
Whether iron-containing supplements improve infant birth weight depends on baseline maternal haemoglobin levels, according to research in 18,775 pregnant women.
The way in which the ‘relatively simple’ gut bacteria of young babies shift to a more mature microbiota during early infancy plays a vital role later weight gain, according to research backed by A*STAR Research and Nestlé.
A daily multivitamin may be better for pregnancy outcomes than supplementation with iron and folic acid alone, according to new research on mothers in rural Bangladesh.
Higher intakes of fish during pregnancy may lead to infants with a higher birth weight, as well as reducing the risk of pre-term births, according to data from 19 European birth cohort studies.
A 3-strain probiotic blend can reduce the occurrence of a bowel condition common among premature babies, researchers writing in Pediatrics journal have found.
Non-white women who have low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are more likely to go into labour early and give birth to pre-term babies, according to new research.
Taking a daily iron supplement during pregnancy is directly associated with significant increases in birth weight and a reduction in risk of maternal anaemia and low birth weight babies, according to a new meta-analysis.
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A new research project will investigate whether a vitamin E rich diet can help to modify the risk of childhood asthma, by supplying mothers-to-be with a vitamin-rich fortified soup.
There is not enough evidence to support the routine supplementation of preterm infants with infant formula containing probiotics or prebiotics, according to the findings of a new systematic review.
Daily supplements of select probiotic strains may reduce the risk of premature birth, and the complications that results from being born pre-term, say two new studies.
There are some good findings in the recent Adelaide omega-3 study on DHA in pregnancy , the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has pointed out; but it is noteworthy that participants did not DHA throughout the whole 9 months but only in the latter...
Taking DHA supplements during pregnancy may not deliver as many benefits as first thought, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Daily supplements of L-carnitine during pregnancy may reverse the decline in the nutrient’s levels that occurs naturally during pregnancy, says a new study supported by Lonza.
An Italian study found Swedish biotech BioGaia's proprietary
Reuteri drops reduced the infections caused by bacteria and yeast
in prematurely born infants significantly more than another
probiotic used - a finding that could...
The role of caffeine in the health of premature and low birth
weight babies has come under scrutiny with two studies, one
investigating the impact of mothers' intake during pregnancy and
the other adding to existing evidence...
Researchers at Mexico's National Institute of Perinatology have
found that women taking 100mg of vitamin C supplement a day from
the 20th week of pregnancy may reduce the risk of their waters
breaking too early.
Lower rates of growth in the womb and higher weight gain in the
first weeks after birth could make individuals more prone to chest
illnesses in later life, shows new research out of the UK.
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare has reformulated Materna, the prenatal
vitamin it sells in Canada, in the light of recent research
suggesting that an extremely high iron content in prenatal vitamins
can cause gastrointestinal problems.
A mother-to-be who eats fish during the later stages of pregnancy
is less likely to have a very small baby, according to researchers
from the University of Bristol in the UK. However, the research has
also shown no link between fish...
Selenium and iron supplements could become more important for
pregnant women, if a new study investigating the link between
deficiency of the minerals in the womb and increased risk of asthma
later on sees significant results.
Even small restrictions in a mother's nutrition around the time of
conception can lead to premature births and long-term adverse
health effects for the offspring, finds an international study.
Current recommendations for infant nutrition may need to be
reviewed if early findings suggesting a link between lower nutrient
intake and better cardiovascular health later in life are
confirmed, say UK scientists.
Pregnant women who eat more of a key fatty acid found in fish give
their babies better chances of mature brain development, finds a
new study in the September issue of the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Mead Johnson
Nutritionals clearance to introduce a third product in the Enfamil
Lipil line. Enfamil EnfaCare Lipil infant formula contains DHA and
ARA and will be available in the...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned of the risk
from Enterobacter sakazakii infections in hospitalised
newborn infants fed powdered infant formulas.
