In September 2019 researchers from Spain published the results of their study to assess the association between weight, birth attributes, exercise and sleep habits, dietary intake and impulsive behaviour in … Read more
Multivitamin/multimineral supplementation in pregnancy appears to reduce the risk of a low birthweight baby, small for gestational age baby and a reduced risk of a preterm birth
In March 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the benefits of oral multivitamin/multimineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, foetal and infant health … Read more
Calcium supplementation before and early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of women experiencing pre-eclampsia or pregnancy loss at any gestational age
In September 2019 researchers from South Africa published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of calcium supplementation, given before or early in pregnancy and for … Read more
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology publish the 2019 Canadian guidelines for physical activity throughout pregnancy
In November 2018 researchers from Canada published the 2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity throughout Pregnancy. This Clinical Practice Guideline was prepared by the Guidelines Consensus Panel and reviewed by … Read more
Listening to music during a caesarian section appears to improve maternal anxiety and stress levels
In November 2019 researchers from Germany published the results of their study to assess the influence of music on anxiety and stress of the expectant mother during a caesarian section. … Read more