Ramadan during pregnancy and neonatal health—Fasting, dietary composition and sleep patterns

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Large shares of pregnant Muslims worldwide observe the Ramadan fast. Previous research showed that Ramadan during pregnancy is associated with adverse offspring health outcomes lasting throughout the life-course. Evidence on effects on birth outcomes is inconclusive, however, and previous research did not consider the role of dietary composition and sleep patterns during Ramadan. This study systematically documents maternal lifestyle during Ramadan and assesses if diet and sleep adaptations to Ramadan, independent of and in addition to maternal fasting, are associated with neonatal health outcomes.

Methods

This study reports a survey of 326 Muslims who delivered their baby in Mainz, Germany, linked to maternal & infant hospital records. Participa

SUBMITTER: Pradella F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9931121 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature