Neonatal and Fetal Nutrition

Fetal nutrients are derived largely from the mother and fetal nutrition is thus closely related to maternal nutrition. However, it is important to appreciate that maternal nutrition is not the same as fetal nutrition. Firstly, the mother has her own nutrient demands which may be in conflict with those of the fetus. Human adolescents also tend to give birth to lighter infants, and birth weight has been reported to be less in offspring of adolescents with a higher dietary sugar intake. Secondly, the fetus lies at the end of a long supply line which can be impaired at many points. Nutrients are used by the fetus predominantly for growth and metabolism, with little energy expenditure on other processes such as thermoregulation, movement and digestion. Fetal nutrients are in fact the main drivers of fetal growth, with genetic factors playing a much smaller role.

Related Societies & Associations:

Neonatal Society | Spanish Society of Neonatology | Neonatal Society | Turkish Neonatology Society | American Pediatric Society | California Association of  Neonatologists | Argentine Society of Neonatology | Chilean Society of Neonatology  | National Association of Neonatal Therapists | Perinatal Society | International Association for Maternal and Neonatal Health | Colombian Federation of Perinatology | Emirates Medical Association - Pediatric Society | Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health | Vietnam Pediatric Association | Yemen Pediatric Association

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