If you dream of a toddler who happily munches on veggies instead of turning up their nose at them, your pregnancy diet could play a role in making that happen. New research suggests that babies can ...

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“A well-planned diet during pregnancy is not just about eating more, it’s about eating right. Nutrient-dense foods can help prevent deficiencies, reduce complications, and promote a smoother ...

Explore how prenatal flavor exposure can impact picky eating habits in babies and shape future dietary preferences.

Knowing what you can and can’t (or rather, shouldn’t) eat during pregnancy is a bit of a minefield. Which foods should you avoid during pregnancy? Are some foods unsafe in pregnancy?

The approach could benefit an estimated 13,000 women every year, researchers suggest. Gestational diabetes is a form of the ...

Knowing what you can and can’t (or rather, shouldn’t) eat during pregnancy is a bit of a minefield. Which foods should you avoid during pregnancy? Are some foods unsafe in pregnancy? Or harmful?

Mothers who want their toddlers to eat their greens should consume these food items during the late stages of pregnancy, ...

A planning committee will organize a virtual public workshop that will explore the current state of evidence on perinatal health outcomes associated with weight gain during pregnancy.

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