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Pregnancy nutrition trial in Ecuador improves fetal brain growth
A pregnancy nutrition trial in Ecuador found that weekly deliveries of local foods, including eggs, fish, fruits and vegetables, improved dietary diversity and fetal growth. Ultrasound showed the stro
By Deb Parker · 2026-09-16T09:05:42.165Z
A pregnancy nutrition trial in Ecuador found that weekly deliveries of local foods, including eggs, fish, fruits and vegetables, improved dietary diversity and fetal growth. Ultrasound showed the strongest gains in the gangliothalamic ovoid, a brain region linked to movement and reasoning. The findings suggest a practical approach to reducing risks from poor maternal nutrition.
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