A significant proportion of the infant gut microbiome is considered to be acquired from the
mother during and after birth. Thus begins a lifelong and dynamic relationship with microbes …

Background The in-utero environment affects fetal development; it is vital to understand how
maternal diet during pregnancy influences childhood body composition. While research …

Pregnancy is a vital time of growth and development during which maternal nutrition
significantly influences the future health of both mother and baby. During pregnancy, the fetus …

Background Mounting evidence suggests that maternal diet influences pregnancy and birth
outcomes, but its contribution to the global epidemic of childhood obesity has not as yet …

Background Adverse birth outcomes are major causes of morbidity and mortality during
childhood and associate with a higher risk of noncommunicable diseases in adult life. Maternal …

Background Microbial dysbiosis in infancy can influence long-term health outcomes such as
childhood obesity. The aim of this study is to explore relationships among maternal well-…

During pregnancy, changes occur to influence the maternal gut microbiome, and potentially
the fetal microbiome. Diet has been shown to impact the gut microbiome. Little research has …

Background Pregnancy is a time of altered metabolic functioning and maternal blood lipid
profiles change to accommodate the developing fetus. While these changes are …

Background Child eating behaviours can negatively contribute to the development of childhood
obesity. This study investigated associations between breastfeeding habits, maternal …

Background Language and communication have an impact on how a clinical condition is
treated and experienced, from both the health care professional (HCP) and patient perspective. …