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Third Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Dr. Panos J. Antsaklis
First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alexandra Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 80 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens, Greece
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Maternal Nutrition from Preconception, Through Pregnancy and Lactation

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Dear Colleagues,

Optimal maternal nutrition is crucial for ensuring healthy pregnancy outcomes, influencing both maternal well-being and fetal development. The proposed Topic, "Maternal Nutrition from Preconception, Through Pregnancy and Lactation", seeks contributions that explore the multifaceted relationship between nutritional factors and pregnancy, including preconception care, gestational nutrition, and lactation, dietary patterns, nutrient deficiencies, supplementation strategies and probiotic use, microbiomes, pregnancy-related metabolic disorders, and long-term effects on offspring health. We welcome research from diverse disciplines, such as obstetrics, midwifery, pediatrics, nutrition science, endocrinology, and public health, aiming to foster a multidisciplinary perspective. Clinical trials, systematic reviews, basic research, and epidemiological studies are all encouraged.

Dr. Themistoklis Dagklis
Dr. Panos J. Antsaklis
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Keywords

  • pregnancy nutrition
  • maternal diet
  • prenatal care
  • micronutrients
  • gestational diabetes
  • fetal development
  • maternal health
  • obstetric outcomes
  • perinatal nutrition
  • lactation
  • nutritional epidemiology

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Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Clinics and Practice
clinpract 		2.2 2.8 2011 22.7 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Medicina
medicina 		2.4 4.1 1920 17.5 Days CHF 2200 Submit
Nutrients
nutrients 		5.0 9.1 2009 12.9 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Women
women 		1.6 - 2021 15.1 Days CHF 1200 Submit

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Maternal Dietary Patterns, Food Security and Multivitamin Use as Determinants of Non-Syndromic Orofacial Clefts Risk in Ghana: A Case–Control Study
by Samuel Atta Tonyemevor, Mary Amoako, Lord Jephthah Joojo Gowans, Alexander Kwarteng, Collins Afriyie Appiah, Solomon Obiri-Yeboah, Daniel Kwesi Sabbah and Peter Donkor
Women 2025, 5(3), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/women5030034 - 19 Sep 2025
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Non-syndromic Orofacial clefts (NSOFCs) are among the most common congenital anomalies globally, yet evidence on maternal dietary and nutritional risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. A matched case–control study with 103 mothers of children with non-syndromic OFCs and 103 control mothers of [...] Read more.
Non-syndromic Orofacial clefts (NSOFCs) are among the most common congenital anomalies globally, yet evidence on maternal dietary and nutritional risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. A matched case–control study with 103 mothers of children with non-syndromic OFCs and 103 control mothers of unaffected children was conducted to assess dietary patterns, food security, and supplement use. Dietary intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire, and patterns were identified through principal component analysis. Household food security was measured using the USDA 18-item scale, and periconceptional multivitamin and folic acid use were recorded. Logistic regression models examined the associations. Three major dietary patterns emerged: Sweet and Energy-Dense, Staple Plant-Based, and Animal Protein–Vegetable. Higher adherence to Sweet and Energy-Dense (Highest tertile, T3: OR = 22.27; 95% CI: 8.71–56.91, p < 0.001) and Staple Plant-Based (T3: OR = 4.07; 95% CI: 1.70–9.73, p = 0.002) was associated with increased OFC odds, while the Animal Protein–Vegetable pattern suggested a borderline protective association (T3: OR = 0.44; 95% CI: 0.19–1.03, p = 0.048). Severe food insecurity was more common among case-mothers (49.5%) than controls (39.8%). Periconceptional use of multivitamins and folic acid was low (<15%) in both groups. These findings highlight the importance of improving maternal diet quality and addressing food insecurity in resource-limited settings. Full article
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