CMBN is pleased to announce a seminar on
iron metabolism on 24 May 2012 in Store auditorium, Rikshospitalet, OUS.
A balance of various nutrients especially folic acid, omega 3 fatty acids,
iron and calcium are essential for the proper development of the little babyb Overeating must also be avoidede Drinking plenty of water increases the
metabolism rate as well as prevents dehydration and water retentiono Regular exercise in the form of a daily swim or a half an hour walk daily are useful in keeping the expectant mother fit and flexible as well as reduces the chances of excessive weight gaini The 4 weeks pregnancy weight gain calculator is beneficial in keeping track of pregnancy weight gain and is based
on weight prior to conceptiono A weight gain calculator must be used throughout the term of the pregnancy as it indicates if the expectant mother needs to put
on more weight for the wellbeing of her baby or control weight gain to prevent excessive weighth Low weight gain as well as excessive weight gain can prove detrimental to the success of the pregnancyc
This will include both a series of public health related research presentations focusing
on anemia, as well as basic biology / laboratory based presentations focusing
on iron metabolism and erythroid biology as it relates to this question.