Obesity has become a major public health issue in China. Overweight and obesity have
increased rapidly in the past four decades, and the latest national prevalence estimates for …

The aim of this study is to determine the level of adherence to dietary guidelines among men
and women during preconception, and pregnant women, and factors associated with …

Background A disproportionately high rate of maternal deaths is reported in develo** and
underdeveloped regions of the world. Much of this is associated with social and cultural …

The adoption of respectful maternity care during labor and birth is a complex process which
needs both scientific and interpersonal skills of providers. In this regard, identifying the …

The second-stage of labor is the most stressful part of childbirth process and the proper
maternal position during this period is paramount for women's safe vaginal birth. Midwives …

Background Recent decades have shown a rapid increase in the prevalence of overweight
and obesity among Chinese children based on several national surveys. Restrictions due to …

Female athletes have identified a lack of guidance as a barrier to successfully returning to
running postpartum, and existing guidelines are vague. Our aim was to define the current …

Background Adequate nutrition is essential during the lactation period for better maternal
and child health outcomes. Although food insecurity and dietary monotony (defined as less …

Introduction Most communities, rural or urban, have taboos regarding foods to avoid during
pregnancy, and most have local explanations for why certain foods should be avoided. Such …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Evidence of phytochemical roles in infant development
and maternal recovery offers insights into beneficial functions of traditional plant use during …