RESEARCH Page 1 Association between maternal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and
pregnancy and neonatal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational …

Background Modern diets have been suggested to increase systemic acid load and net acid
excretion. In response, alkaline diets and products are marketed to avoid or counteract this …

The acid‐ash hypothesis posits that protein and grain foods, with a low potassium intake,
produce a diet acid load, net acid excretion (NAE), increased urine calcium, and release of …

… c-section, reasons for planned c-section coupled with no intention to breastfeed should be
explored given that the rate of planned c-… this cohort and salary support for Suzanne Tough. …

Objective To assess the separate and combined associations of maternal pre‐pregnancy
body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain with the risks of pregnancy complications …

Background Maternal obesity and excessive gestational weight gain may have persistent
effects on offspring fat development. However, it remains unclear whether these effects differ …

… Dr Tough conceived the topic and analytical strategies of this article, as well as prepared
the results, methods, and literature review. David W. Johnston provided methodological …

Background Many women find breastfeeding challenging to sustain beyond the first three
postpartum months. Women rely on a variety of resources to aid and encourage breastfeeding, …

Background The prospective cohort study design is ideal for examining diseases of public
health importance, as its inherent temporal nature renders it advantageous for studying early …

Objectives To identify prenatal and perinatal factors that predict women at risk of sub-clinical
and major postpartum depression among a cohort of low medical risk pregnant women in …