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For normal growth development, a fetus needs an adequate quantity and quality of nutrition from the mother via the placenta. In order to lessen the risk of fetal growth restriction and being born small for gestational age (SGA)—and the long-term consequences of these conditions—it is crucial that malnutrition during pregnancy is prevented. As the lifestyle of the mother greatly influences fetal development, promoting and supporting maternal nutrition should be a point of focus for disease prevention programs. Any nutritional advice must take into consideration the needs of both the mother and the fetus.

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Zabransky, S. (2013). Maternal Nutrition. In: Zabransky, S. (eds) Caring for Children Born Small for Gestational Age. Springer Healthcare, Tarporley. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-908517-90-6_3

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