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ReviewMetabolism open2025

An updated review of popular dietary patterns during pregnancy and lactation: Trends, benefits, and challenges.

Maria Chouli, Anastasia Bothou, Giannoula Kyrkou, Sofia Kaliarnta, Aikaterini Dimitrakopoulou, Athina Diamanti

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Review in Metabolism open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. African American Food Environments and Anti-Inflammatory Intake in Pregnancy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026
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  6. The Ketogenic Diet in Obesity Management: Friend or Foe?Cell biochemistry and biophysics · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Maria ChouliDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece.
Anastasia BothouDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece.
Giannoula KyrkouDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece.
Sofia KaliarntaTOMY, 3rd Athens Local Health Unit, Neos Kosmos, Greece.
Aikaterini DimitrakopoulouDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece.
Athina DiamantiDepartment of Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Caring Sciences, University of West Attica, Egaleo, Greece.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review examines nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation, focusing on the critical nutrients required for both maternal and fetal health. Essential nutrients such as folic acid, vitamin D, iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids play a significant role in supporting fetal development and minimizing the risk of complications like gestational diabetes, hypertension, and preterm birth. Various dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean, vegetarian/vegan, and gluten-free diets, were evaluated for their adequacy and potential benefits. The Mediterranean diet was highlighted for its protective effects against pregnancy-related health issues. In contrast, the review identified vegetarian and vegan diets as requiring careful planning to ensure sufficient intake of key nutrients. Additionally, the review explored the implications of gestational diabetes and dietary strategies for managing blood sugar levels. The effects of intermittent fasting during pregnancy were also discussed, with mixed evidence regarding its safety and impact on pregnancy outcomes. Overall, the review stresses the importance of tailored nutritional guidance to ensure optimal health for both the mother and the developing fetus during pregnancy and lactation.

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Dietary patternsFetal developmentLactationMaternal healthNutritionPregnancy

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PMID40034803
PMCPMC11874815

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