The Effects of Vitamins on Maternal and Infant Health
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fetal–maternal medicine; fetal programming; prediction and management of great obstetric syndromes; placental disease; prenatal diagnosis
Interests: fetal development; cardiovascular physiology; experimental nephrology; neonatology; pediatrics; DOHaD; nutrition; ethics; epigenetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A growing body of evidence endorses the pivotal role of vitamins in both maternal and infant health, from the beginning of pregnancy to the “developmental origins of health and disease” (DOHaD) hypothesis, based on the influence of early developmental exposures and fetal growth on the risk of chronic diseases in later periods.
Some specific effects of vitamins are currently well-known; thus, their supplementation starting from the preconception period is strongly encouraged. Vitamins such as folic acid and vitamin D are essential for cell division and preventing neural tube defects, and they are important for bone health and in reducing the risk of pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, gestational diabetes, and low birth weight.
Robust evidence considering individual needs and tailored medicine is required for the safe and effective supplementation of vitamins such as folic acid, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, choline, and omega-3 fatty acids and to determine how they can decrease the risks of pregnancy complications, improve maternal health, and provide long-term benefits for the child's health and development. Individuals should focus on consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to ensure the adequate intake of many essential vitamins.
The present Special Issue aims to summarize the current evidence of both short and long-term benefits of vitamin intake for the feto-maternal dyad. It also aims to share original findings from well-designed prospective studies. We welcome systematic reviews and/or meta analyses on this topic.
Dr. Stefania Triunfo
Prof. Dr. Umberto O. Simeoni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- vitamin intake
- diet
- pregnancy
- feto-maternal dyad
- short and long-term benefits
- developmental origins of health and disease
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