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Does Dietitian Involvement During Pregnancy Improve Birth Outcomes? A Systematic Review
Madeha Hanifi1, Wenjun Liu1, Jasna Twynstra1,2,3,4
1School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Brescia University College, London, ON.
Summary
Registered dietitian (RD) involvement in prenatal care is linked to reduced low birth weight and preterm births. Further research is needed to explore RD impact on other infant health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Maternal nutrition significantly impacts pregnancy and infant health.
- Registered Dietitians (RDs) provide essential, personalized nutrition counseling during prenatal care.
- Understanding the impact of RD involvement on adverse birth outcomes is crucial for improving maternal and infant health.
Approach:
- Systematic review of 14 studies from the United States and Canada.
- Searched four major databases: PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Web of Science.
- Analyzed the association between RD involvement and various adverse birth outcomes.
Key Points:
- RD involvement during pregnancy was associated with a lower prevalence of low birth weight infants.
- RD involvement was also linked to a reduced incidence of preterm infants.
- No significant association was found between RD involvement and macrosomia.
Conclusions:
- Registered dietitian involvement in prenatal care shows promise in reducing specific adverse birth outcomes.
- More research is necessary to evaluate the relationship between RD involvement and outcomes like macrosomia, SGA, LGA, and infant mortality.
- Future studies should examine the specifics of RD dietary advice and their involvement timing to elucidate underlying mechanisms.
Keywords:
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