Pregnancy and Breastfeeding : 119 Articles

It used to be that when a woman became pregnant, she didn't alter her habits much. But over the past few generations, we've learned that what you eat before and during pregnancy is critical for producing a healthy baby. This section contains sound information for women who are contemplating pregnancy, those who are already expecting, and brand new mothers.

Diet soda linked to premature birth

Danish researchers are reporting that drinking lots of artificially…

Obesity ups risk of preterm birth

Canadian researchers are reporting that babies born to women who are…

Smoking during pregnancy linked to teen obesity

Study findings released this week from Canadian researchers report…

Too much weight gain during pregnancy ups obesity risk later in life

New study findings from researchers at the University of Queensland in…

Mediterranean diet linked to better fertility treatment success

The Mediterranean diet, already linked to lower rates of cancer and…

Mom's diet may cut infants' allergies

Eating plenty of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the…

Delaying introduction of solid foods in infants may help reduce obesity later in life

Study findings from researchers at the University of Copenhagen…

Drinking milk during pregnancy may lower child’s MS risk

Study findings from researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health…

Breastfeeding linked to better mental health in kids

Study findings from Australian researchers have found that kids who…

Sugary soft drinks may increase risk of gestational diabetes

Drinking more than 5 servings of sugar-sweetened soft drinks a week…

Adding omega-3 DHA to infant formula boosts cognitive skills

Babies fed formula supplemented with the essential fatty acid DHA…

Multivitamins may prevent life-threatening preeclampsia

Preeclampsia, a dangerous condition affecting pregnant women, is…

Vitamin D may prevent infection during pregnancy

Pregnant women who are deficient in vitamin D may be at increased risk…

Seek nutrition counselling for a healthy pregnancy

Nutritionists can help pregnant women avoid putting on too many…

Pregnancy and Listeriosis

Although rare, pregnant women are 20 times more likely than other…

Postpartum weight loss is best with prolonged breastfeeding

New moms may be better able to return to their pre-pregnancy weight by…

Pregnancy weight gain may harm child's future health

Women who are pregnant and gain too much weight may be raising…

Maternal pregnancy weight gain linked to children's weight

Children of mothers who gain more than the recommended amount of…

Prenatal low mercury fish intake is good for kids' brains

Children of mothers who ate more fish during pregnancy score…

Too much, too little weight gain during pregnancy poses risks

Women who gain more or less than the recommended amounts of weight…