The "begin before birth" website has some useful information for a wide range of people who are interested in understanding more about the importance of the environment in the womb.
There are numerous reasons why you, as an expecting mother or father, have to take care of your body even before having a child. Especially for expecting mothers, any types of nutrients or diet which you take in, can have a potential lasting effect in your future children. Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle, shared five essential tips to boost your health before pregnancy:
"The conversation" has some more information on this topic.
Studies have found that the rate of obesity in children is strongly correlated to the weights of their mothers and fathers. In order to lower the chance for your child to be obese in the future, it is essential that both parents have healthy weights even before pregnancy! Michelle Lane, a senior research fellow at the University of Adelaide, discusses this issue in The Conversation. Here are some key points from the article:
Visit "The Conversation's" website for more information.