Maternal nutritional risk factors for pre-eclampsia incidence: findings from a narrative scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity that involves pregnancy-related stressors on the maternal cardiovascular and metabolic systems. As nutrition is important to support optimal development of the placenta and for the developing fetus, maternal diets may play a role in preventing pre-eclampsia. The purpose of this scoping review is to map the maternal nutritional deficiencies and imbalances associated with pre-eclampsia incidence and discuss evidence consistency and linkages with current understandings of the etiology of pre-eclampsia.

Methods

A narrative scoping review was conducted to provide a descriptive account of available research, summarize research findings and identify gaps in the evidence base. Relevant observational stud

SUBMITTER: Kinshella MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9442926 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature