Prenatal Care Prevents Lifelong Health Issues: The Power of Prevention
Poor maternal nutrition and stress during pregnancy can alter fetal gene expression, increasing adult metabolic syndrome risk. Developmental programming theory links prenatal stressors to lifelong health outcomes. Preventive measures like preconception counseling are critical. Key Takeaways Maternal Nutrition and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Suboptimal maternal nutrition (both excess and deficiency) during pregnancy reprograms fetal metabolism. This […]
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