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Preventing Neural Tube Defects: Plans to add Folic acid to flour

Debra
Folic acid
Good nutrition in pregnancy is important for the wellbeing of the mother and the unborn fetus. A recent statement from the UK Government reveals plans to fortify white bread to improve folate consumption during pregnancy. This post discusses the reasons for the addition.   The presence of folate (vitamin B9)......
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Nutrition and eating well from pre-conception to age five

Debra
– Firststeps Nutrition
First Steps Nutrition Trust: Celebrating 10 years providing independent, evidence-based information on nutrition and eating well from pre-conception to age five to support the work of UK health care professionals First Steps Nutrition Trust is a UK-focused, independent public health nutrition charity predominantly working in the early years. We’re 10......
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From research to practice: supporting women with their weight during pregnancy

Paul
Nina Khazaezadeh, Consultant Midwife in Public Health and Eirini Platsa Senior Research Midwife /Project Midwife at Guys and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust gives a presentation discussing “From research to practice: supporting women with their weight during pregnancy” at the London Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2019. Our Maternity & Midwifery......
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Will she deliver preterm? Using Fetal Fibronectin to help you make clinical decisions

Paul
Sponsored by Hologic Ltd. Naomi Carlisle, Senior Research Midwife, King’s College London gives a presentation discussing “Will she deliver preterm? Using Fetal Fibronectin to help you make clinical decisions” at the Scotland Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums......
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Improving dietary intake through knowledge and behaviour change

Paul
Aliya Porter, Nutritionist gives a presentation that discusses improving dietary intake through knowledge and behaviour change at the Northern Maternity & Midwifery Festival 2018. Our Maternity & Midwifery Festivals are free to attend, regional professional development forums for healthcare practitioners wishing to update their skills and knowledge around key issues......
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