Objectives Pica is a non-nutritive eating behavior. The potential impact of pica on oral health
and the association between pica and anemia are understudied. We examined the current …

Background Malaria in pregnancy control interventions have been implemented through
antenatal care services for more than 2 decades in Ghana. The uptake of these interventions …

Background Iron deficiency affects a large proportion of pregnant women worldwide, with
potentially serious consequences for perinatal and infant outcomes, but well-powered …

Background Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation and is a risk factor for
insufficient milk production. Inflammation-mediated suppression of LPL could inhibit …

Background Significant rates of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and low quality of life (QoL)
have been found among pregnant women in developed countries. These psychosocial …

Micro-nutrients are required in small amounts to maintain growth and cell functioning to
complete the life cycle through reproductions. However, pregnant women in developing …

Background The WHO recommends pregnant women attend antenatal clinic at least three
times during pregnancy; during the first, second and third trimesters. During these visits, an …

Background Anaemia in pregnancy (AIP) is a public health concern due to its devastating
effects on women and their unborn babies, resulting in increased maternal and neonatal …

Anaemia in pregnant women is a major public health concern. A number of multilevel factors
have been attributed as contributors to anaemia in pregnancy. The purpose of this study was …

Iron deficiency in pregnancy is related to many poor health outcomes, including anemia and
low birth weight. A small number of previous studies have identified maternal body mass …