Pregnant woman eating fruit<unk>  refers to the nutrient intake, and dietary planning that is undertaken before, during and after<unk> . Nutrition of the fetus begins at conception. For this reason, the nutrition of the mother is important from before conception (probably several months before) as well as throughout<unk>  and breast feeding. An ever-increasing number of studies have shown that the nutrition of the mother will have an effect on the child, up to and including the risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes throughout life. An inadequate or excessive amount of some nutrients may cause malformations or medical problems in the fetus, and neurological disorders and handicaps are a risk that is run by mothers who are malnourished. An estimated 24% of babies worldwide are born with lower than optimal weights at birth due to lack of proper nutrition. Personal habits such as consumption of alcohol or large amounts of caffeine can negatively and irreversibly affect the development of the baby, which happens in the early stages of<unk> . Caffeine consumption during<unk>  is associated with increased risk of<unk>  loss. The available research favors the notion that the benefits of fish consumption during<unk>  outweigh the risks; however, the type of fish is important. Folic acid, which is the synthetic form of the vitamin folate, is critical both in pre-and peri-conception.
Nutrition and pregnancy
Nutrition and Cancer
Breastfeeding and fertility
Sports nutrition
Breastfeeding and mental health
Diet and cancer
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
Diet and obesity