title: Maternal nutrition and obstetric outcome.
abstract: In general, maternal nutritional status in civilized countries is not at risk. However, even a marginal malnutritional state for some (micro)nutrients for the pregnant women can adversely affect obstetrical outcome. From the data available so far, only folic acid supplementation is advised. However, the importance of an adequate iron and zinc status has to be stressed. In addition, women should be warned preconceptionally about excessive intake of vitamins, especially of those products containing large amounts of vitamin A.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Steegers-Theunissen
mesh_terms: D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012307:Risk Factors; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D014131:Trace Elements; D014815:Vitamins