Background The importance of nutrition in reproductive health is widely acknowledged with
special emphasis given to periconceptional maternal diet and its implications on embryo …

Mollusc and crustacean consumption in the first 1000 d may improve maternal and child
health by providing essential nutrients. However, in some contexts, molluscs and …

Previous studies have found associations between individual healthy behaviors and
reduced risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM); however, the association of composite …

Pregnancy is a period when the mother and her offspring are susceptible to the toxic effects
of metals. We investigated associations of intake of frequently consumed foods with urinary …

Fish is an important source of the essential fatty acids contributing to foetal growth and
development, but the evidence linking maternal fatty fish consumption with birth outcomes is …

Observational studies have suggested inconsistent results between maternal seafood
consumption and the risk of adverse birth outcomes. We aimed to explore the possible dose …

During pregnancy, rapid and subtle physiological changes are observed from conception to
birth. Nutrition and other lifestyle factors before and during pregnancy have been shown in …

Finfish and shellfish intake (collectively referred to as fish) has been associated with health
benefits, although fish often have chemical contaminants that are separately associated with …

Objective To investigate the relationship between seafood consumption during pregnancy
and the risk of delivering a small for gestational age (SGA) newborn. Design This case …

Background: Maternal status of long-chain PUFAs (LC-PUFAs) may be related to fetal
growth. Maternal fish consumption exposes the mother to the neurotoxicant methylmercury …