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Maternal nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood plays a pivotal role in determining both maternal and child health outcomes. This chapter delves into the multifaceted aspects of nutritional therapy across these critical stages, highlighting its influence on fetal development, postpartum recovery, and the long-term health of offspring. It discusses the increased requirements for macronutrients, micronutrients, and energy during pregnancy and lactation, addressing their significance in preventing complications like gestational diabetes, neural tube defects, and postpartum depression. The chapter emphasizes balanced dietary practices, physical activity, and adequate hydration while cautioning against harmful substances such as alcohol, nicotine, and high-mercury foods. Additionally, it explores the impact of breastfeeding on maternal recovery and its protective effects against chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular conditions. Evidence-based dietary guidelines and interventions are proposed to optimize health outcomes for both mothers and children.

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The Prospective Approaches of Nutritional Therapy in Pregnancy, Lactation, and Childhood with Its Long-Term Effects

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    2025年

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  • Cheppalli Vani,
  • Sarita Jangra,
  • Amit Sharma,
  • Thakur Gurjeet Singh,
  • K. A. Shaima,
  • Bhupinder Bhyan

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Maternal nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, and early childhood plays a pivotal role in determining both maternal and child health outcomes. This chapter delves into the multifaceted aspects of nutritional therapy across these critical stages, highlighting its influence on fetal development, postpartum recovery, and the long-term health of offspring. It discusses the increased requirements for macronutrients, micronutrients, and energy during pregnancy and lactation, addressing their significance in preventing complications like gestational diabetes, neural tube defects, and postpartum depression. The chapter emphasizes balanced dietary practices, physical activity, and adequate hydration while cautioning against harmful substances such as alcohol, nicotine, and high-mercury foods. Additionally, it explores the impact of breastfeeding on maternal recovery and its protective effects against chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular conditions. Evidence-based dietary guidelines and interventions are proposed to optimize health outcomes for both mothers and children.