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Maternal Health & Nutrition

Maternal Dietary Intake and Human Milk Composition
Maternal Dietary Intake and Human Milk Composition
The association of maternal intake of different nutrients and dietary components with human milk composition.
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Interview with Dr. Jane C-J Chao: 母乳餵哺 從營養著手
Interview with Dr. Jane C-J Chao: 母乳餵哺 從營養著手
這次訪談邀請到臺北醫學大學營養學院院長趙振瑞教授分享對母乳餵哺的專家見解，內容包括母乳營養變化、破解常見迷思、哺乳期膳食要點及推薦食譜、營養師及哺乳顧問轉介建議等等，供各專業醫護人員作參考。
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[Local data] Iron status among Hong Kong mothers and infants
[Local data] Iron status among Hong Kong mothers and infants
Iron deficiency is common over the globe and at-risk populations include pregnant women and young children. A local study including 97 mother-infant dyads examined how prenatal iron level impacts ferritin level in early infancy:
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Maternal DHA supplementation and early preterm birth
Maternal DHA supplementation and early preterm birth
Omega-3 fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) has been associated with reduced incidence of early preterm birth (<34 weeks) while the dose of DHA required is obscure.
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[Literature Library] Maternal protein status and risk of preterm birth
[Literature Library] Maternal protein status and risk of preterm birth
A Chinese study investigated the association between maternal protein status and risk of preterm birth together with gestational duration among urban populations.
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Higher DHA Intake on Birth & Maternal Outcomes: Practical Pearls from Dr Susan Carlson
Implications of DHA in early preterm birth and infant outcomes Importance of pregnant women receiving adequate DHA for promoting infant health and development
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Preterm Labor
[Science Updates] Cesarean delivery and risk of preterm birth
Preterm birth is a key health concern over the globe. While the exact cause is still obscure, the presence of a cesarean scar might attribute to risk of preterm birth in a subsequent pregnancy.  
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Fact Sheet on Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy
Fact Sheet on Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy
A summary of local prevalence, risk factors and tips to help relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
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