Periconception maternal smoking and low education are associated with methylation of INSIGF in children at the age of 17 months.

DNA methylation of IGF2, GNASAS, INSIGF and LEP and being born small for gestational age.

Being born small for gestational age (SGA), a proxy for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), and prenatal famine exposure are both associated with a greater risk of metabolic disease. Both associations have been hypothesized to involve epigenetic mechanisms. We investigated whether prenatal growth restriction early in pregnancy was associated with changes in DNA methylation at loci that were...

Evaluating frequency and risk factors of congenital anomalies in under 15 disabled children, registered in shahrekord Welfare Organization -2018

Introduction: Congenital anomalies are common causes of medical interventions, long-term illness and death. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors of congenital anomalies in disabled patients under 15 years old registered in Welfare Organization of Shahrekord. Methods: The present study was a case–control study. 350 disabled patients registered in the Welfare Organization of Sh...

Abstract Background: There is further evidence of breast feeding benefits for mother and infant health. In some regions of the world the rate of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of infant’s life has been decreased. The most important factors associated with the problem are socio-economic variables such as maternal age, mother’s employment status, level of education, and infant...

The Relationship Between Duration of Breastfeeding and Maternal Factors

Background & Objective: Breast milk is the best food for infants and provides all nutritional needs for child health. Some studies have been done on the factors affecting breastfeeding, and partly, the role of factors such as maternal diseases and wrong recommendations are known.   Materials & Methods: This is a cross sectional study with descriptive and analytical aspects.  The sample incl...

Determinants of maternal nutritional behavior for children 6 to 12 months with FTT based on social cognitive theory

Background & Aim: Failure to thrive (FTT) is one of the most common and important health problems in children aged 6 to 12 months. Maternal behavioral factors are amongst the most critical causes of FTT in children. One of the most important theories to improve the nutritional behaviors is social cognitive theory. This study was conducted aiming to identify the determinants of maternal nutritio...