Lactation: postpartum modifiable behavior for the prevention of diabetes
Posted onDeterminants of low birth weight in the context of maternal nutrition education in urban informal settlements, Kenya
Posted onDietary intake and beliefs of pregnant women with gestational diabetes in Cape Town, South Africa
Posted onThe relationship between food security and quality of life among pregnant women
Posted onWorking with Government Systems to Improve Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices in Urban Informal Settlements of India
Posted onIncreasing rates of exclusive breastfeeding is an effective strategy for preventing diarrhea, a leading cause of poor nutritional status and death among infants. Researchers at the Mumbai-based non-profit Society for Nutrition, Education & Health Action recently published results of a study aimed at improving exclusive breastfeeding practices in informal settlements in Mumbai…read more
Nutrition and Pre-eclampsia Risk Factors in Ethiopia
Posted onA recent study in Ethiopia explored the barriers and opportunities for pre-eclampsia/eclampsia care in the Ethiopian context. Researchers investigated cultural norms during pregnancy and awareness of pregnancy-related complications among women, husbands and mothers-in-law…read more