Publications by authors named "J J Vanderlelie"
Thyroid disorders are the most common endocrine disorders affecting women commencing pregnancy. Thyroid hormone metabolism is strongly influenced by selenium status; however, the relationship between serum selenium concentrations and thyroid hormones in euthyroid pregnant women is unknown. This study investigated the relationship between maternal selenium and thyroid hormone status during pregnancy by utilizing data from a retrospective, cross-sectional study (Maternal Outcomes and Nutrition Tool or MONT study) with cohorts from two tertiary care hospitals in South East Queensland, Australia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess the quantity and focus of recent empirical research regarding the effect of micronutrient supplementation on live birth outcomes in low-risk pregnancies from high-income countries.
Design: A systematic quantitative literature review.
Setting: Low-risk pregnancies in World Bank-classified high-income countries, 2019.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated the dietary habits and decision-making processes of pregnant women in South-East Queensland to see if they followed dietary guidelines and how these factors affected birth outcomes.
- Results showed that women had inadequate intake of essential food groups like meat and grains, while exceeding fruit and discretionary food recommendations; also, lower vegetable intake linked to hypertensive disorders was noted.
- The findings suggest that culturally diverse women and smokers have dietary patterns that may lead to poorer birth outcomes, indicating a need for targeted nutrition counseling and interdisciplinary maternity care to support at-risk groups.
Use of micronutrient supplements in pregnant women of south-east Queensland.
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol
August 2020
Article Synopsis
- Rising use of micronutrient supplements during pregnancy in Australia lacks strong evidence, especially for low-risk women, indicating a research gap in their appropriate use.
- Study examined pregnant women (ages 16-44) in south-east Queensland, revealing 42% reported multivitamin use, with higher rates among first-time mothers.
- Current supplement guidelines are inconsistent and lack strong backing; more research is needed to clarify effective supplementation in wealthy populations.
Micronutrient supplements are often recommended during pregnancy, yet their role and necessity remain poorly understood in the Australian population. This study aimed to determine the essential mineral intake of a population of pregnant women in South East Queensland and investigate the effects of supplements on their micronutrient status and birth outcomes. Women completing the Oral Glucose Tolerance Test at two South East Queensland hospitals between 180 and 210 days gestation provided fasting blood samples and dietary data using the Maternal Outcomes and Nutrition Tool (n = 127).
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