Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Nutrition in pregnancy--1978.

G D Anderson

    Southern Medical Journal
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study reviews changing attitudes toward nutrition during pregnancy and offers methods to identify at-risk women. It emphasizes individualized weight gain recommendations based on pre-pregnancy weight categories for better pregnancy outcomes.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The effect of nicotinamide on gene expression in a traumatic brain injury model.

    Frontiers in neuroscience·2013
    Same author

    Can changes in angiogenic biomarkers between the first and second trimesters of pregnancy predict development of pre-eclampsia in a low-risk nulliparous patient population?

    BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·2013
    Same author

    Combination therapies that inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 and leukotriene synthesis prevent disease in murine collagen induced arthritis.

    Inflammation research : official journal of the European Histamine Research Society ... [et al.]·2009
    Same author

    Nicotinamide treatment induces behavioral recovery when administered up to 4 hours following cortical contusion injury in the rat.

    Neuroscience·2008
    Same author

    Rufinamide: Pharmacology, clinical trials, and role in clinical practice.

    International journal of clinical practice·2006
    Same author

    Impact of taking antiepileptic drugs at school in a group of children and adolescents.

    Epilepsy & behavior : E&B·2003

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Nutritional Science
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Maternal nutrition significantly impacts pregnancy outcomes, with increasing concerns regarding alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
    • Conflicting advice on weight gain during pregnancy has confused both patients and practitioners over the past decades.
    • The lay press frequently disseminates unverified weight reduction methods, adding to the confusion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review historical shifts in recommendations for nutrition and weight gain during pregnancy.
    • To present practical methods for identifying pregnant individuals at nutritional risk.
    • To guide practitioners in counseling pregnant women on appropriate weight gain strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of literature on pregnancy nutrition and weight gain recommendations.
    • Development of criteria for identifying nutritionally at-risk pregnant women.
    • Discussion of individualized weight gain strategies based on pre-pregnancy BMI categories.

    Main Results:

    • Historical recommendations for weight gain in pregnancy have varied widely.
    • Identifying women at nutritional risk is feasible for practitioners.
    • Individualized weight gain recommendations are crucial for optimizing pregnancy outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers need clear guidelines for nutritional counseling during pregnancy.
    • Categorizing pregnant women by pre-pregnancy weight (underweight, normal, overweight) is essential for tailored advice.
    • Personalized weight gain targets improve maternal and fetal health outcomes.

    Related Experiment Videos