Impact of maternal nutrition and metabolism on health of the offspring

Kunz, Liza; King, Janet C.

doi:10.1016/j.siny.2006.10.010

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“…Notwithstanding these potential deficiencies, they have higher chances of perinatal survival: 'when developing in a nutritionally poor environment, those foetuses that will survive best are those who can adapt, by being smaller or having a slower metabolic rate' (Kunz and King 2007, p. 72; see also Hack et al 1995;Yaqub 2002;Neufeld et al 2004). In contrast, wasted IUGR infants exhibit greater postnatal catch-up growth and less severe cognitive defects than stunted infants, but also higher rates of neonatal morbidity and neonatal and perinatal mortality, as well as a predisposition to later morbidity (Kramer 1987;Villar et al 1990;Caulfield et al 1991;Norton 1994;Henriksen 1997;Kunz and King 2007). These various kinds of impairment of fetal growth have different causes.…”

Section: Temporary Maternal Malnutritionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although the issue is still somewhat controversial, much experimental and epidemiological evidence shows the importance of the timing factor in IUGR syndrome's pathophysiology (Villar and Belizan 1982). There are three main phases in which maternal nutrition may affect the health of the child: in early pregnancy, influencing the development of the embryo or placentation; slightly later during organogenesis, altering the number and functions of cell types; and in late gestation after fetal organs have been formed, affecting the regulatory set points by which they function (Kunz and King 2007;Mullis and Tonella 2008). Birth weight and fetal linear growth are strictly related both to maternal nutritional status at the beginning of gestation and to the rate of maternal fat deposition from the first to the second trimester of pregnancy (Villar et al 1992;Norton 1994;Li et al 1998;Neufeld et al 2004;Kind et al 2006).…”

Section: Temporary Maternal Malnutritionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The joint effect of maternal malnutrition and cold weather on neonatal mortality in nineteenth-century Venice: An assessment of the hypothermia hypothesis

Derosas

2009

Population Studies

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Recent studies stress the key role played by neonatal mortality in the demographic regime of north-eastern Italy. In particular, during the period 1700-1830 this area experienced a dramatic upsurge in winter neonatal deaths, pushing overall neonatal and infant mortality rates to the highest in Italy and most of Europe. Scholars have argued that this trend was caused by a general pauperization leading to widespread maternal malnutrition, low birth weight, and an increased frequency of winter neonatal deaths caused by the higher sensitivity of low-birth-weight infants to the cold. The study presented here tested this hypothesis using a large mid-nineteenth-century longitudinal sample of the Venetian population. Two alternative measures of maternal malnutrition were applied: chronic undernourishment and temporary nutritional stress during late gestation. Only the second condition is significantly associated with higher neonatal mortality when outside temperatures were low. This is consistent with mechanisms of neonatal thermoregulation but casts doubt on the pauperization hypothesis suggested by other studies.

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Section: Temporary Maternal Malnutritionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Temporary Maternal Malnutritionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The joint effect of maternal malnutrition and cold weather on neonatal mortality in nineteenth-century Venice: An assessment of the hypothermia hypothesis

Derosas

2009

Population Studies

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“…The early years' life stage (1 year either side of childbirth) has been identified as critical for the health, both of mothers and their children. Research indicates that certain health‐promoting activities during the early years are associated with both short‐ and long‐term health outcomes . Studies suggest that during this life stage, there is increased health awareness and opportunity for positive behaviour change; however, there are indications that this is not consistent across all women .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Navigating health priorities and motivators during pregnancy and new motherhood

Maher

Lowe

2015

Nutrition & Dietetics

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Aim:To explore the health-related priorities of women during pregnancy and early motherhood and the motivators underpinning these. Methods: Qualitative semi-structured telephone interviews were undertaken with 28 mothers living in Queensland, Australia, with at least one child under 5. Recordings were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using both descriptive and interpretive approaches. Results: Participants described health priorities as actions and behaviours they associated with producing health or being healthy, including dietary practices and being active. Key motivators underpinning these health priorities were identified including the sense of responsibility, conforming to social norms and health guidance, and developing and enacting self-direction. Conclusions: Results provide insight into the broader context within which women make decisions about health and nutrition-related practices reflecting the complex ways which health perspectives and experience intersect, and the challenge of navigating the cacophony of 'voices' and personal priorities. These results can guide practitioners when reflecting on current ways of supporting and educating mothers during this life stage.

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“…, 2008; Stotland, 2009). Importantly, recent evidence points to the impact of early nutrition programming on a child’s long‐term health (Kunz & King, 2007; Nijland et al. , 2008).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%