11 Jul 2019 --- Fiber-rich diets may prove important during pregnancy in boosting the wellbeing of both mother and child, as well as protecting against the serious pregnancy-related condition preeclampsia. This is according to Australian research, published in Nature Communications, which found that reduced levels of acetate, produced by fiber fermentation in the gut, is associated with preeclampsia. The researchers note that staple recommendations such as to “eat real food, mostly plants, and not too much” might be the most effective primary prevention strategy for some of the most serious conditions relating to pregnancy.