Prenatal Nutrition: Essentials for a Healthy Pregnancy
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition in Women".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Appropriate prenatal nutrition is key to healthy fetal development. A consistent intake of specific elements is essential in guiding growth, developmental, and physiological functions in the fetus. Dietary choices during pregnancy influence the development of organs, including processes such as neural tube formation, eye development, and bone growth. Adequate hydration helps maintain the amniotic fluid volume and supports circulation. Balanced nutrition involves consuming vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats, as well as ensuring nutrient variety. This Special Issue will include research from key publications, which means that well-established information will be presented. However, we will also cover new and challenging topics within this area.
Prof. Dr. Serdar H. Ural
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nutrition
- prenatal
- diet
- pregnancy
- fetus
- hydration
- health
- development
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