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“Low-dose penicillin taken late in pregnancy and in early life increased aggression, impaired social behavior and anxiety-like behavior, increased inflammation in the brain, and led to permanent changes in the gut microbiome in mice.”

“Neurobiologists report that dietary deficiencies in the type of fatty acids found in fish and other foods can limit brain growth during fetal development and early in life. The findings suggest that women maintain a balanced diet rich in these fatty acids for themselves during pregnancy and for their babies after birth.”

“Choline is particularly important during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some evidence suggests that choline supplementation could carry some risks. In this Aliquot, I talk about the science surrounding choline.”

“Consuming chocolate and cocoa may carry some risks, however, due to their cadmium content and possible effects on the fetus during pregnancy. In this Aliquot, I describe some of the research on the benefits and risks of consuming cocoa and chocolate, as foods or supplements.”

“The analysis of cfRNA and exosomes (small vesicles containing cellular components released by living cells) could provide a minimally-invasive alternative for identifying hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus., Additionally…”

“The randomized trial included 474 infants in New Zealand at increased risk of allergic disease. At 35 weeks of pregnancy, their mothers were randomly assigned to receive Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, or a placebo.”

“Mothers that are exposed to infection even before pregnancy may pass on lifelong immunity to their offspring via the transfer of immune cells in breastmilk even after breastfeeding stops (animal study).”

“Supplementation with fish oil during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy resulted in an increase in lean mass, bone mass, and fat mass without causing obesity in children 1-6 yrs suggesting a general growth stimulating effect (randomized controlled trial).”

“Dietary intake of seafood provides many vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids that play key roles in a child's neurocognitive development during pregnancy and early life. Seafood also contains mercury, a neurotoxicant.”

“For pregnancy, Dr. Patrick argues that the neurodevelopmental benefits associated with fish intake must be weighed against methylmercury and other contaminants. Cohort evidence associates maternal fish intake with child neurodevelopment, while mercury exposure can work in the opposite direction.”