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Relationships between mental health and diet during pregnancy and birth outcomes in a lower‐middle income country: “Healthy mothers, healthy communities” study in Vanuatu

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Poor maternal mental health during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes, including lower birthweight and gestational age. However, few studies assess both mental health and diet, which might have… Click to show full abstract

Poor maternal mental health during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes, including lower birthweight and gestational age. However, few studies assess both mental health and diet, which might have interactive effects. Furthermore, most studies are in high‐income countries, though patterns might differ in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs).

Keywords: middle income; health diet; health; mental health; birth outcomes

Journal Title: American Journal of Human Biology
Year Published: 2020

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