Maternal lifestyle during pregnancy, as well as early nutrition and the environment infants
are raised in, are considered relevant factors for the prevention of childhood obesity. Several …

Consumption of sugar and alternative low-or no-energy sweeteners has increased in recent
decades. However, it is still uncertain how consumption of sugar and alternative sweeteners …

Background Mounting evidence suggests that maternal diet influences pregnancy and birth
outcomes, but its contribution to the global epidemic of childhood obesity has not as yet …

Health behaviors before, during and after pregnancy can have lasting effects on maternal
and infant health outcomes. Although digital health interventions (DHIs) have potential as a …

Objective This guideline will review key aspects in the pregnancy care of women with
obesity. Part I will focus on pre-conception and pregnancy care. Part II will focus on team …

Background Adverse birth outcomes are major causes of morbidity and mortality during
childhood and associate with a higher risk of noncommunicable diseases in adult life …

Scope The microbes in breast milk are critical for the early establishment of infant gut
microbiota and have important implications for infant health. Breast milk microbes primarily …

Obesity in pregnancy has been directly associated with an increased risk of almost all
pregnancy complications such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational …

Background: Episodes of loss of control over eating during pregnancy affect up to 36% of
women during this period. Many women experience natural concerns about weight gain and …

Maternal and child health (MCH) in Singapore is entering a new phase, with challenges
different to those faced 50 years ago. The advancement of medical technologies and access …