Women who eat more vegetables before pregnancy may have a lower risk of preterm labor. That's according to a new study that found the health benefits of diets that include traditional vegetables, such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, squash, cabbage, green beans, and potatoes. The researchers analyzed the health of nearly 3,500 women before conception. They found that those who consumed large amounts of traditional vegetables before pregnancy had a greater chance of achieving a full-term pregnancy. "Traditional vegetables are rich in antioxidants or anti-inflammatory nutrients, which have an important role in reducing the risk of adverse outcomes in childbirth. "Dereje Gete, a doctoral candidate at the University of Queensland, said in a statement. "Women depend on certain stored nutrients like calcium and iron before conception, which are critical to the development of the placenta and the tissue of the fetus." The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, highlights the importance of being on a healthy diet early when planning to conceive. Gete said that starting to eat healthy foods only during pregnancy can be too late, especially at the end of the first trimester when babies are fully formed. Premature births in the US USA The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in 2018 that one in 10 babies in the U.S. USA It was born too soon. Premature birth rates have increased in the country in recent years.The agency said African American women reported more cases of preterm birth. The number was 50 percent higher than white women in the US. USAIt is very important to achieve a full-term pregnancy. The baby goes through major developments in the past months and weeks, involving the brain, lungs, and liver. The CDC said that babies born too early are more likely to die or become disabled. Preterm labor has been linked to a variety of health conditions, including vision, hearing, and breathing problems, feeding difficulties, cerebral palsy, and developmental delay. "Preventing preterm labor remains a challenge because there are many causes of preterm labor and because the causes can be complex and not always well understood," the agency said on its website. The researchers in the latest study said more testing is required to understand how eating more vegetables directly supports pregnancy. The researchers found that women who consume more traditional vegetables, such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, squash, cabbage, green beans, and potatoes, are less likely to experience preterm labor before having a baby. Pixabay. (TagsToTranslate) pregnancy (t) premature delivery (t) effects of premature delivery (t) premature delivery (t) diet (t) vegetables (t) diet tips (t) pregnancy tips
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