Low Birth Weight Articles

Low Birth Weight Articles:

Birth Weight & Early Weight Gain = Heart Disease

A new British study links inflammation from the womb (low birth weight babies) through early life weight gain and shows that this issue sets the stage for cardiovascular disease in later life.

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Iodine Needed for Optimal Growth

Pregnant mothers should be informed of the vital need for high quality iodine supplementation, just as they are now told to take folic acid.

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Low Magnesium Impairs Fetal Growth & Promotes Insulin Resistance

Mothers low in magnesium are more likely to have a smaller baby, along with low levels of adiponectin that set the stage for future insulin resistance and risk for eventually developing type II diabetes.

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How Poor Maternal Nutrition Causes Later Life Obesity

Children born to malnourished mothers, often reflected in low birth weight, have multiple health challenges facing them in the future, including an increased risk for obesity. A new study shows that malnourishment in the womb messes up leptin circuitry in the brain following birth, leading to a future adult who “needs” to overeat in order to get a full signal.

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