Weight Changes, Nutritional Intake, Food Contaminants, and Supplements in Women of Childbearing Age, including Pregnant Women: Guidelines for Interventions during the Perinatal Period from the French National College of Midwives. (8th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lecorguillé, Marion; Camier, Aurore; Kadawathagedara, Manik
• Other Names: Beranger Remi guestEditor.; Barasinski Chloé guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of midwifery & women's health. Volume 67:Number 6(2022)supplement 1
• Page Start: S135
• Page End: S148
• Publication Date: 2022-12-08
• Subjects: body mass index -- maternal weight variations -- nutrition and pregnancy -- preconception period -- supplementation; Midwives -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Women's health services -- Periodicals; 618.2
• DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.13423
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1526-9523

Abstract

Abstract: Adequate maternal nutrition is crucial for a healthy pregnancy and optimal fetal growth. Many women in France of childbearing age start their pregnancy in an unfavorable nutritional status. Recent studies highlight the value of paying attention to weight issues from the preconceptional period. It is important to call attention to the need for folate supplementation and to promote a varied and balanced diet throughout pregnancy to cover essential nutritional needs.