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New research shows that pregnant women consuming a vegan diet have levels of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin D, iron, and gamma-linolenic acid comparable to omnivores. Essential fatty acid levels were lower in vegan participants, though there are no established reference ranges for pregnancy. A healthful plant-based diet during pregnancy includes vegetables, fruits, whole…

Maternal health experts have stressed the importance of healthy diets during pregnancy, warning that poor nutrition and malnutrition can restrict foetal growth and increase the risk of low birth weight, premature birth and, in severe cases, foetal death

By building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body, you can alleviate or even prevent common pregnancy aches. Amy Kiefer, a certified personal trainer, and Holly Keskey-Koester, a fitness instructor, demonstrate a few movements. Footage: Expecting and Empowered. Video: CJ Riculan/NPRhide caption

Lately, I’ve been fascinated by the conversations I have with friends who are taking GLP-1 medications

Pregnancy can bring excitement and joy, but it can also increase anxiety, depression and emotional stress

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HealthDay News — Better cardiovascular health (CVH) during pregnancy is associated with longer time to incident postdelivery diagnosis of cardiometabolic conditions, according to a study published online June 29 in JAMA Network Open

A second pregnancy changes the brain in ways that are both familiar and distinct from a first pregnancy, according to new research from Amsterdam UMC published in Nature Communications. Building on earlier work showing that a first pregnancy reshapes the brain, the researchers found that each pregnancy leaves its own unique imprint on the maternal…

A US study has found that pregnant women following nutritional guidelines may reduce their exposure to many environmental chemicals from food and everyday products. However, the authors warn that following healthy diets high in fruits and vegetables could also increase exposure to pesticides, urging policymakers to include chemical exposure as a factor in dietary guidelines.