Publications by authors named "Ke-Yi Si"
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- Cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) is linked to higher risks of childhood obesity and anemia compared to vaginal delivery (SVD), but not to pneumonia or neurobehavioral disorders.
- The study analyzed data from 17,748 liveborn infants, focusing on 6,972 SVD and 3,626 CDMR cases, assessing health outcomes at ages 1.5 to 5 years.
- Results suggest that women considering CDMR should be better informed about the potential health implications for their children, highlighting the need for improved obstetric care.
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- A study conducted in China with 1211 pregnant and lactating women examined plasma folate concentrations during mid-pregnancy, late pregnancy, and lactation.
- Results showed a significant decrease in folate levels from mid-pregnancy (28.8 nmol/l) to late pregnancy (18.6 nmol/l) and lactation (17.0 nmol/l), with specific groups at higher risk for low folate status.
- The findings suggest that folate concentrations decline during pregnancy and lactation, are affected by geographic and socio-demographic factors, highlighting the need for further research on folic acid supplementation in these populations.
Adequate docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential for the optimal growth and development of the fetus. Maternal DHA content fluctuates during pregnancy. The correlation of DHA content with dietary intake might be varied over the course of pregnancy.
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