The bond between a mother's nutrition and the baby's condition is very close. The book highlights two important findings in this area: First, the nutrients consumed by mothers impact the baby's weight regardless of smoking and other factors to a limit not exceeding 3270g. The significance of this conclusion lies in the fact that risk is not confined to babies born weighing less than the minimum threshold, which is 2500g or 5.5 pounds; it includes all who are born at or below this threshold, which is the same realm where the author, Wendy, explains the relation between maternal nutrition and birth weight. Second, the nutrition of the mother at the time of conception is more crucial to the baby's condition compared to her diet later during pregnancy. These conclusions are logical facts in any field of work, as the correct start is the key to success. This book, with its wealth of information and guidance on maternal nutrition, will lead to a deeper understanding of the health needs of parents and their future children.

Publishing house: Arab Scientific Publishers / Lebanon

Number of Pages: 192

Year of publication: 1999