Nutrition Counseling Helps Pregnant Women in Ethiopia Eat More Varied Foods
Researchers looked at studies involving nearly 4,000 pregnant women in Ethiopia to see if nutrition counseling helped them eat a more varied diet. They found …
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Community Support Helps Moms Fight Child Stunting and Obesity Together
Researchers looked at 36 studies to find the best ways to help mothers prevent both stunting (being too short) and obesity in their children at the same time. …
Read MoreNew Moms with Pregnancy Diabetes Show Mixed Results in Healthy Eating
Researchers followed 232 women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy to see how their eating habits changed in the first year after giving birth. While …
Read MoreFood Insecurity Hurts Pregnant Women's Nutrition in South Africa Study
A study of 427 pregnant women in South Africa found that most weren't getting enough important nutrients, especially those struggling to afford food. While …
Read MoreWorking Moms' Wellbeing and Knowledge Key to Preventing Child Stunting
A study of 225 working mothers in Indonesia found that two main factors help prevent stunting (when children don't grow tall enough for their age): how well …
Read MoreSpecial Crackers for Pregnant Moms Didn't Help Babies Grow Better
Researchers in Indonesia tested whether giving pregnant and nursing mothers special crackers made with chicken liver and eggshells would help their babies grow …
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