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Use Of Folic Acid Increases Birth Rate
As reported in the British Journal of Nutrition, the research team discovered a strong link between low levels of folic acid in the women’s blood and a correspondingly low birth weight in their newborn. It was noted that for each increasing unit of folic acid accounted for in the blood samples, the child’s birth weight also increased by 14%.
Smoking has been known to inhibit the developing fetus for some time now. The Newcastle study has shown a strong link between women smokers and low folate levels. Researchers presume smoking inhibits the body’s ability to metabolize the vitamin completely, thus leading to a potentially underweight baby.
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Caloric Needs During Pregnancy Higher Than Thought
Reuters reports:
Pregnancy is associated with a rise in energy needs to support adequate weight gain and increases in metabolism. This increased need is not completely offset by reductions in physical activity, so women need to compensate by increasing the amount of calories in their diet, new research confirms.
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