Milk intake during pregnancy is inversely associated with the risk of postpartum depressive symptoms in Japan: The Kyushu Okinawa Maternal and Child Health Study

Only one epidemiological study has investigated the association between dairy product intake during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms. Epidemiological evidence on the relationships between calcium and vitamin D intake during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms is also lacking. The present prospective study examined these issues in Japan. Study subjects were 1319 women. During pregnancy, dietary intake during the preceding month was assessed using a self-administered diet history questionnaire in the baseline survey.
Source: Nutrition Research - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research