This is a population-based study to obtain data for the evaluation of current used recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy released by IOM (2007) and investigate the association between maternal diet and the health outcomes of mother and offspring.
This is an ongoing population-based prospective cohort study to obtain data for the evaluation of current used recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy released by IOM (2007) and investigate the association between maternal diet and the health outcomes of mother and offspring. 8649 pregnant have been recuited from the first trimester of pregnancy. All datas including the general information, sociodemographic facts, physical exam (body weight, height, blood pressure, etc), laboratory test (hemoglobin, glucose concentration, etc.) and dietary survey (FFQ, 24h food recall) have been collected during the cohort study. Blood sample leftover from the clinical use are remained and stored at -80℃for further measurements. Obstetric characteristics, maternal and perinatal outcomes have been observed and recorded. Growth and development paremeters such as weight, length and head circumference as well as disease information of infants have been collected , feeding pattern and feeding history will be surveyed. All data collected will be used for group analysis only and all private and individual records will be kept secret.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
8,649
Effect of weight gain during pregnancy on maternal and child health
To regularly measure the weight gains of pregnant women during pregnancy, and examine their association with maternal and child health.
Time frame: During pregnancy, infancy period and childhood, assessed up to 120 months
Effect of factors in pregnancy and early postpartum period on maternal health
To examine the role of maternal nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, and other environmental factors in pregnancy or postpartum period that can influence future maternal risk of metabolic disorders and even lead to complications of pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes mellitus.
Time frame: During pregnancy and postpartum period, assessed up to 12 months
Influence of prenatal and early postnatal factors on child health
To examine the role of maternal nutrition, lifestyle, emotional health, breastfeeding, and other environmental factors in infancy that can influence the development of phenotypes in childhood which confer risk for later metabolic and mental disorders.
Time frame: During pregnancy, infancy period and childhood, assessed up to 120 months
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