Effects of Mediterranean Diet or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Prevention of Small-for-Gestational Age Birth Weights in Newborns Born to At-Risk Pregnant Individuals

JAMA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 326 (21) ◽  
pp. 2150
Author(s):  
Francesca Crovetto ◽  
Fàtima Crispi ◽  
Rosa Casas ◽  
Andrés Martín-Asuero ◽  
Roger Borràs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

scholarly journals Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle Habits during Pregnancy: Is There an Association with Small for Gestational Age Infants? An Italian Single Centre Experience

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1941
Author(s):  
Rachele De Giuseppe ◽  
Manuela Bocchi ◽  
Silvia Maffoni ◽  
Elsa Del Bo ◽  
Federica Manzoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gestational Diabetes ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Lifestyle Habits ◽  
Increased Risk

Background. The small-for-gestational-age (SGA) in infants is related to an increased risk of developing Non-Communicable Diseases later in life. The Mediterranean diet (MD) is related to lower odds of being SGA. The study explored retrospectively the association between SGA, maternal MD adherence, lifestyle habits and other SGA risk factors during pregnancy. Methods. One hundred women (16–44 years) with a pregnancy at term were enrolled. Demographic data, parity, pre-gestational BMI, gestational weight gain, pregnancy-related diseases, and type of delivery were collected. The MD adherence (MEDI-LITE score ≥ 9), physical activity level, and smoking/alcohol consumption were registered. SGA neonates were diagnosed according to the neonatal growth curves. Results. Women were divided into “SGA group” vs. “non-SGA group”. The MD was adopted by 71% of women and its adherence was higher in the “non-SGA group” (p = 0.02). The prevalence of pregnancy-related diseases (gestational diabetes/pregnancy-induced hypertension) was higher in the “SGA group” (p = 0.01). The logistic regression showed that pregnancy-related diseases were the only independent risk factor for SGA. Conclusions. MD may indirectly reduce the risk of SGA since it prevents and exerts a positive effect on pregnancy-related diseases (e.g., gestational diabetes and hypertension). The small sample size of women in the SGA group of the study imposes a major limitation to the results and conclusions of this research, suggesting however that it is worthy of further investigation.

Eliminating first trimester markers: will replacing PAPP-A andβhCG miss women at risk for small for gestational age?

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (17) ◽  
pp. 1761-1764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Dukhovny ◽  
Chloe Zera ◽  
Sarah E. Little ◽  
Thomas McElrath ◽  
Louise Wilkins-Haug
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
First Trimester

scholarly journals A Test of Feasibility and Acceptability of Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Women and Men at Risk for High Stress: Pilot Study

10.2196/15048 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. e15048
Author(s):  
Jennifer M Jabson Tree ◽  
Joanne Gayle Patterson
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Bisexual Women ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ◽  
And Bisexual

Background In conservative and rural areas, where antidiscrimination laws do not exist, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people are at risk for excess stress arising from discrimination. Stress-reducing interventions delivered via innovative channels to overcome access barriers are needed. Objective This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of online mindfulness-based stress reduction (OMBSR) with LGB people in Appalachian Tennessee at high risk for stress. Methods In 2 pilot studies involving pre-post test designs, participants completed 8 weeks of OMBSR, weekly activity logs, semistructured interviews, and surveys of perceived and minority stress. Results Overall, 24 LGB people enrolled in the study and 17 completed OMBSR. In addition, 94% completed some form of mindfulness activities daily, including meditation. Participants enjoyed the program and found it easy to use. Perceived stress (Cohen, perceived stress scale-10) decreased by 23% in women (mean 22.73 vs mean 17.45; t10=3.12; P=.01) and by 40% in men (mean 19.83 vs mean 12.00; t5=3.90; P=.01) between baseline and postprogram. Women demonstrated a 12% reduction in overall minority stress (Balsam, Daily Experiences with Heterosexism Questionnaire) from baseline to 12-week follow-up (mean 1.87 vs mean 1.57; t10=4.12; P=.002). Subscale analyses indicated that women’s stress due to vigilance and vicarious trauma decreased by 21% and 20%, respectively. Conclusions OMBSR may be a useful tool to help LGB people reduce general and minority-specific stress in socially conservative regions lacking antidiscrimination policies.

scholarly journals A Test of Feasibility and Acceptability of Online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Women and Men at Risk for High Stress: Pilot Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M Jabson Tree ◽  
Joanne Gayle Patterson
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Minority Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Bisexual Women ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ◽  
And Bisexual

BACKGROUND In conservative and rural areas, where antidiscrimination laws do not exist, lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people are at risk for excess stress arising from discrimination. Stress-reducing interventions delivered via innovative channels to overcome access barriers are needed. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of online mindfulness-based stress reduction (OMBSR) with LGB people in Appalachian Tennessee at high risk for stress. METHODS In 2 pilot studies involving pre-post test designs, participants completed 8 weeks of OMBSR, weekly activity logs, semistructured interviews, and surveys of perceived and minority stress. RESULTS Overall, 24 LGB people enrolled in the study and 17 completed OMBSR. In addition, 94% completed some form of mindfulness activities daily, including meditation. Participants enjoyed the program and found it easy to use. Perceived stress (Cohen, perceived stress scale-10) decreased by 23% in women (mean 22.73 vs mean 17.45; t10=3.12; P=.01) and by 40% in men (mean 19.83 vs mean 12.00; t5=3.90; P=.01) between baseline and postprogram. Women demonstrated a 12% reduction in overall minority stress (Balsam, Daily Experiences with Heterosexism Questionnaire) from baseline to 12-week follow-up (mean 1.87 vs mean 1.57; t10=4.12; P=.002). Subscale analyses indicated that women’s stress due to vigilance and vicarious trauma decreased by 21% and 20%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS OMBSR may be a useful tool to help LGB people reduce general and minority-specific stress in socially conservative regions lacking antidiscrimination policies.

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