Researchers at the University of Birmingham conducted a meta-analysis of 20 studies examining women’s eating habits in the months before and after pregnancy and concluded that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy products, eggs and grains reduces the risk of pregnancy. low. Article published in the journal Fertility and Infertility.
A total of 63,838 healthy women of childbearing age, who were surveyed about their nutrition in the first trimester and three months before the onset of pregnancy, participated in the studies.
According to a meta-analysis, a fruit-rich diet may be associated with a 61% reduction in the risk of miscarriage, while frequent vegetable consumption reduces the chance of early fetal loss by 41%. This figure was 37% in dairy products, 33% in cereals, 19% in seafood and eggs.
Notably, the scientists found no link between the risk of first trimester fetal loss and the Mediterranean diet or meal plans designed specifically for pregnant women. However, based on the results of the study, it’s safe to say that a diet rich in antioxidants reduces the risk of miscarriage.