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Prenatal care and sea fish

M R Odent1, L McMillan, T Kimmel

  • 1Primal Health Research Centre, London, UK.

European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Prenatal nutritional counseling encouraging increased sea fish intake showed benefits. Pregnant women receiving advice had slightly higher birth weights and fewer early deliveries.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Prenatal nutrition significantly impacts pregnancy outcomes.
  • Dietary recommendations for pregnant women often focus on essential fatty acids.
  • The role of specific food groups, like sea fish, requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a prenatal nutritional counseling program.
  • To evaluate the benefits of increasing dietary intake of sea fish during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • An observational comparison study involving 499 pregnant women.
  • Participants received a 20-minute nutritional advice session focusing on sea fish and trans fatty acids.
  • A control group was established for comparison.

Main Results:

  • The study group exhibited a slightly higher mean birth weight (3349 g vs. 3284 g).
  • The rate of delivery before 37 weeks was lower in the study group (7.3% vs. 9.5%).
  • Neonatal head circumference was marginally greater in the study group (34.7 cm vs. 34.4 cm).

Conclusions:

  • Prenatal nutritional counseling on increasing oily fish intake may positively influence birth outcomes.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm the effects of dietary advice on sea fish consumption during pregnancy.

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