Pregnancy and Delivery Health

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•Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Pregnancy and delivery health refers to infant and maternal mortality, preterm birth, infant birth weight, birth injuries, mother-infant bonding, confidence and success with breastfeeding, and a mother’s satisfaction with the birthing experience.

Written by:

Last Updated:November 20, 2025

Research Snapshot

640,280 participants in 14 trials and 29 meta-analyses

Examine Evidence Grades

AHomocysteine + 11 more

BAnxiety Symptoms + 25 more

C11 outcomes

D35 outcomes

Examine Database: Pregnancy and Delivery Health

Intervention	Health Outcome	Evidence
Magnesium	5 outcomes	13 Studies
Iron	5 outcomes	2 Studies
Peppermint	3 outcomes	4 Studies
Calcium	4 outcomes	6 Studies
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)	5 outcomes	13 Studies
Ginger	1 outcome	3 Studies
Chlorella	4 outcomes	2 Studies
Docosahexaenoic Acid	3 outcomes	9 Studies
Evening Primrose Oil	3 outcomes	2 Studies
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	12 outcomes	25 Studies
Arginine	3 outcomes	1 Study
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	3 outcomes	1 Study
Mediterranean Diet	3 outcomes	1 Study
Mindfulness	4 outcomes	1 Study
Prenatal Vitamins	6 outcomes	4 Studies
Probiotics	1 outcome	1 Study
Saffron	6 outcomes	1 Study
Selenium	3 outcomes	2 Studies
Vitamin C	2 outcomes	4 Studies
Vitamin D	2 outcomes	1 Study
Yarrow	4 outcomes	1 Study
Zinc	2 outcomes	17 Studies