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ReviewFoods (Basel, Switzerland)2025

A Food Pyramid and Nutritional Strategies for Managing Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review.

Mariangela Rondanelli, Simone Perna, Carlo Cattaneo, Clara Gasparri, Gaetan Claude Barrile, Alessia Moroni, Leonardo Minonne, Alessandro Lazzarotti, Francesca Mansueto, Giuseppe Mazzola

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Review in Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  3. Hyperemesis gravidarum and oral health: A scoping review.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Mariangela RondanelliDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8336-4851
Simone PernaDepartment of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Division of Human Nutrition, University of Milan, 20133 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2720-1473
Carlo CattaneoEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0009-0001-7827-041X
Clara GasparriEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1088-6648
Gaetan Claude BarrileEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8515-6132
Alessia MoroniEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3780-2931
Leonardo MinonneEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0009-0004-1421-199X
Alessandro LazzarottiEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Francesca MansuetoEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Giuseppe MazzolaEndocrinology and Nutrition Unit, Azienda di Servizi alla Persona "Istituto Santa Margherita", University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) affect up to 85% of pregnant women and usually begin between the 4th and 7th weeks of gestation, and symptoms often peak around the 9th week and generally resolve by the 20th week in most cases, with severe cases termed hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) impacting physical and psychological health. This review aims to provide a structured dietary approach to managing NVP by developing a food pyramid specifically for this population, based on a systematic evaluation of dietary evidence. The findings highlight the beneficial effects of dietary patterns rich in fruits, vegetables, and protein sources in reducing NVP symptoms. Protein intake is shown to alleviate nausea and vomiting by stabilizing gastric motility and addressing nutritional deficiencies. The review also explores the potential benefits of herbal supplements, like ginger and vitamin B6. By integrating these dietary strategies with pharmacological treatments, a more holistic approach to managing NVP can be achieved, enhancing both maternal well-being and fetal health. The proposed food pyramid emphasizes glycemic stability, hydration, and gradual nutrient intake, offering a structured dietary guide for pregnant women experiencing NVP and HG.

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food pyramidhyperemesis gravidarum (HG)nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP)nutritional strategiespregnancy nutrition

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PMID39941966
PMCPMC11817518

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