Feeding practices and growth of infants with Pierre Robin Sequence.

Objectives: To assess the impact of feeding practices on growth in infants with Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) during their inpatient stay in a neonatal intensive care unit in a large tertiary paediatric hospital setting.

Methods: A retrospective review of feeding practices in infants with PRS was conducted between January 2006 and September 2017. Baseline demographics, nutrition-related and general outcomes were collected.

A low intensity dietary intervention for reducing excessive gestational weight gain in an overweight and obese pregnant cohort.

Purpose: Excessive gestational weight gain is associated with detrimental outcomes to both the mother and baby. Currently, the best approach to prevent excessive gestational weight gain in overweight and obese women is undetermined. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a group-based outpatient dietary intervention in pregnancy to reduce excessive gestational weight gain.