24 Apr 2018 --- A series of articles published this week in the Lancet has further underlined the evidence around the importance of preconception diet, nutrition and lifestyle of parents to the health of their children. The research reinforces the need for nutritional advice and support for women trying to conceive from qualified professionals such as dietitians. Not only do women need to improve iron and folate status but other factors such as obesity, caffeine intake and malnutrition are shown to increase the risk of various diseases in unborn children.
