Most women in the United States do not meet the recommendations for healthful nutrition
and weight before and during pregnancy. Women and providers often ask what a healthy …

Even though several studies support the potentially beneficial role of breastfeeding in
postpartum weight loss, more studies with robust designs are needed to reach a reliable …

Background The gut microbiome undergoes primary ecological succession over the course
of early life before achieving ecosystem stability around 3 years of age. These maturational …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with a higher risk for pregnancy and birth
complications according to the specific features associated with PCOS. The features include …

Background Childhood obesity is an emerging public health problem globally. Although
previously a problem of high-income countries, overweight and obesity is on the rise in low …

Fetal and neonatal development represents a critical window for setting a path toward health
throughout life. In this review, we focus on intestinal immunity, how it develops, and its …

Breastfeeding is an essential key factor for reducing child mortality and the risk of disease.
Therefore, to ensure health and wellbeing for all (Sustainable Development Goal 03), and to …

The nutritional composition, antimicrobial properties, and health benefits of camel milk
(CAM), cow milk (COM), and goat milk (GOM) have been extensively studied for their roles in …

Background: Black mothers in the United States have shorter breastfeeding (BF) durations
and less exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) than others. The factors underlying these disparities …

Overweight and obesity not only are major risk factors for number of chronic diseases, but
also a risk factor for pregnancy complications in women. The present study aims to …