Maternal Nutritional Interventions for Mitigating Pregnancy-Associated Pathologies

Dear Colleagues,

Pregnancy is a critical window during which maternal nutritional status profoundly influences maternal health, fetal development, and long-term offspring outcomes. Increasing evidence indicates that targeted nutritional interventions may play a key role in preventing or mitigating pregnancy-associated pathologies, including gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, excessive gestational weight gain, and inflammatory or metabolic complications. Nutritional strategies—ranging from optimized dietary patterns to micronutrient and bioactive compound supplementation—have the potential to modulate metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory pathways involved in these conditions. However, despite there being increasing research in this field, significant gaps remain in our understanding of the most effective nutritional approaches, the optimal timing of interventions, and the mechanisms underlying their benefits. This Special Issue will showcase original research, systematic reviews, and clinical studies exploring maternal nutritional interventions designed to reduce the risk or severity of pregnancy-related disorders. Particular attention will be given to translational research bridging mechanistic insights and clinical practice, as well as personalized nutrition approaches during pregnancy. Advancing knowledge in this area may contribute to improved maternal and neonatal outcomes and support evidence-based nutritional guidelines for pregnancy care.

Dr. Stefania Triunfo
Guest Editor

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