Nutrition and pregnancy

Article Abstract:

Women should be encouraged to ensure adequate nutritional intake both before and during pregnancy, as it has been proved to help prevent abnormal fetal growth and low birth weight. Child's health in later life can also be influenced by nutritional intake of mothers. The standard UK protein requirement for pregnant women is 52 grammes per day. Alcohol and caffeine intake should be reduced to no more than one unit per day, while folic acid is advised to prevent birth defects. Foods such as soft cheese and pate should be avoided as they increase the risk of miscarriage through food poisoning.

Nutrition, Nutritional requirements

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Nutrition in pregnancy

Article Abstract:

Adequate nutrition before and during early pregnancy is essential for a healthy baby. Low birth weight babies are at greater risk from medical complications. However, there is no United Kingdom nutritional policy for pregnant women. Health professionals should offer accurate nutritional advice to ensure consistency and counter food scares. Professionals at the Angus Unit, Tayside Health Board, Scotland have produced a booklet providing guidance on nutrition and pregnancy for professionals providing ante-natal care.

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Group B streptococci and early onset neonatal infection

Article Abstract:

The most common cause of neonatal infection is group B streptococci (GBS) which occurs as a vaginal colonisation by 25% of women. Issues concerning the symptoms of neonatal GBS, treatment of GBS colonisation in the mother and the transmission of GBS are discussed.

Care and treatment, Streptococcal infections

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