Preconception Maternal Nutrition trial found greater benefits of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) for ...

During my last pregnancy, my healthcare provider used the term “geriatric” when describing special testing and accommodations that would need to be made given my age. I nearly fell out of my chair. I ...

New research highlights gaps in preconception health awareness and care, raising concerns about missed opportunities to ...

People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who ...

Preconception is the time before conception (the beginning of pregnancy). Couples may consider preconception care to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Share on Pinterest Catherine Falls ...

One thing that both breaks my heart and fires me up is when I’m in one of the online dietitian/therapist groups I belong to and I see a plea for a recommendation of an OB-GYN or fertility-medicine ...

As we begin and move through life, there are clear transitional periods where our nutritional needs shift. The rapid growth of infancy and early childhood is one, adolescence and puberty is another.

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate. Investigators analyzed the link between self ...

With more women becoming career-oriented, many delay marriage and childbearing due to professional and financial commitments. While this is a personal choice, delayed planning can sometimes lead to ...