Nutrition, Diet and Metabolism in Pregnancy
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition in Women".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 305
Special Issue Editors
Interests: obstetrics; diet in pregnancy; high-risk pregnancies; perinatal medicine; placental research; fetal medicine
Interests: high-risk pregnancies; perinatal medicine; placental research; fetal medicine
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Proper nutrition, diet, and metabolism during pregnancy are fundamental to the health and well-being of both the mother and the developing fetus. Adequate nutritional intake supports fetal growth, influences long-term health outcomes, and reduces the risk of pregnancy-related complications. Advances in understanding the intricate relationship between maternal diet and metabolic processes have highlighted the critical role of specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and metabolic adaptations in optimizing pregnancy outcomes. This area of research is essential for developing evidence-based guidelines and interventions that promote maternal and fetal health.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, titled "Nutrition, Diet and Metabolism in Pregnancy", in the journal of Nutrients. Our aim is to assemble a comprehensive collection of the latest research and advancements in the fields of nutrition, diet, and metabolism as they pertain to pregnancy. By focusing on this vital aspect of maternal–fetal health, we seek to highlight innovative approaches, share novel findings, and disseminate knowledge that can inform clinical practices and public health policies to enhance pregnancy outcomes and long-term health for both mothers and their children.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, and comprehensive reviews. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The impact of maternal diet on fetal development;
- Nutritional requirements and supplementation during pregnancy;
- Metabolic adaptations in pregnancy and their implications;
- Dietary interventions for managing gestational diabetes and other metabolic disorders;
- The role of micronutrients in pregnancy outcomes;
- Maternal obesity, diet, and metabolic health;
- The effects of specific dietary patterns on pregnancy and neonatal health;
- Nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition in pregnancy;
- The long-term effects of prenatal nutrition on child health;
- Public health strategies for improving maternal nutrition.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and collaborating to advance the understanding of nutrition, diet, and metabolism in pregnancy through this Special Issue.
Dr. Antonios Siargkas
Dr. Ioannis Tsakiridis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nutrition
- pregnancy
- maternal diet
- gestational nutrition
- prenatal supplementation
- dietary interventions
- pregnancy outcomes
- micronutrient intake
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