Maternal diet and risk of preeclampsia
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Maternal diet at 35-36 weeks’ gestation and risk of preeclampsia - an observational study
IRAS ID
312709
Contact name
Kypros Nicolaides
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
Maternal diet has been found to affect pregnancy outcome. Research has shown that nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy might be associated with adverse outcomes before and after birth. For example, low calcium intake during pregnancy has been related to the development of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a medical condition that can develop during pregnancy and is characterised by the development of high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. It can have serious consequences for both mother and baby. Low calcium intake has also been linked to other pregnancy complications such as the delivery of small for gestational age babies.
The purpose of this study is to examine the dietary profile of our pregnant population at 35-36 weeks in relation to complications such as preeclampsia. The study will focus on calcium intake and the incidence of preeclampsia, but will also investigate the relationship between other dietary factors and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Maternal dietary status will be assessed using an online questionnaire called Intake24, which require a dietary recall over a 24-hour period. The questionnaire should take no more than 15 minutes to complete and women will be asked to complete the questionnaire three times following your routine scan at 35-37 weeks.
REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
22/NW/0126
Date of REC Opinion
10 May 2022
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion