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Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that influence inflammation. In a recent the journal Biomedicines study, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized their findings related to the role of omega-3 and omega-6 metabolites during pregnancy.
Pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism and no thyroid peroxidase antibodies who received levothyroxine had similar gestational diabetes and preeclampsia rates as others with normal thyroid.
The prevalence of chronic hypertension (CH) and type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased considerably in the pregnant population over the recent decades. Notably, the percentage of its occurrence has continued to rise due to increasing rates of obesity and advances in maternal age. Obesity is a key risk factor influencing CH or DM/T2DM.
There have been numerous studies showing how olive oil affects pregnancy. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Research, evidence was gathered for its effects on fetomaternal outcomes. The results are interesting, suggesting a protective effect on these outcomes.
Generally, higher intake of fresh foods, fish, and whole grains, and lower intake of red and processed meats, lead to fewer complications.