Pregnancy

Pathway Contributor: Lisa Doerr

Credentials:
MSc, RD

Bio:
Lisa Doerr is a Registered Dietitian with specific interests in teaching, research, and motivational interviewing.

contributed to the following Practice Questions:

• What are the indications for the use of vitamin/mineral supplements during pregnancy?  

  Last Updated: 2021-11-30

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• Are rich food sources of vitamin A (e.g. cod/fish liver oil, liver, fortified foods) safe to consume in any amount during pregnancy?  

  Last Updated: 2021-09-16

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• What is the recommended weight gain in pregnancy?  

  Last Updated: 2021-11-18

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• Is soy safe to take during pregnancy or the preconception period?  

  Last Updated: 2021-09-16

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• Is flaxseed (ground flax, flaxseed oil, flaxseed oil capsules) safe to consume during pregnancy?  

  Last Updated: 2021-09-16

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• What source(s) and type(s) of calcium are recommended during pregnancy?  

  Last Updated: 2022-01-13

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• Are there safety concerns for the ingestion of fish in women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding related to mercury contamination?  

  Last Updated: 2019-08-26

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• Are there adverse effects of high protein diets (including protein powder supplements, collagen) or amino acid supplements in pregnant and/or lacting individuals?  

  Last Updated: 2021-03-25

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• What are the nutritional needs of a mother who is pregnant and breastfeeding an older child? Are there any nutritional concerns for women having closely spaced pregnancies?  

  Last Updated: 2021-11-17

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• What factors are associated with postpartum weight retention?  

  Last Updated: 2022-01-13

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• Does the maternal consumption of nitrates during pregnancy (including cured meats containing sodium nitrate) increase health risks in infants and children?  

  Last Updated: 2021-11-12

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• In pregnant women at high risk of low birth weight (e.g. low income or other at-risk groups), what interventions are effective in preventing low birth weight?  

  Last Updated: 2021-11-17

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• Are pregnant women more at risk for serious health outcomes when exposed to foodborne pathogens than non-pregnant women or men? If so, what steps should be taken to reduce the risk of foodborne illness?  

  Last Updated: 2021-11-06

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• Does the conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) content of the diet alter fetal development (length of gestation, birth weight and length)?  

  Last Updated: 2020-11-02

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• What impact does Ramadan fasting during pregnancy have on infant and maternal health?  

  Last Updated: 2021-10-28

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• Are there any concerns regarding the consumption of offal (i.e. organ meats such as stomach, kidney, gizzard) in pregnancy?  

  Last Updated: 2021-11-12

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