1 Federal University of Paraná, Brazil.
2 University of Texas A&M United States.
Received on 08 January 2022; revised on 09 march 2022; accepted on 11 March 2022
The gestational period is marked by an intense anabolic process. Weeks after conception, the placenta is already formed and begins to secrete important hormones related to the metabolism of various nutrients. These alter maternal metabolism, promote fetal growth, and prepare the mother for labor and lactation (HARREITER J. et al.,2006).
Pregnancy; Metabolism; Nutrients; Development Fetus
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Deborah Garida Nunes, Maria Gisele dos Santos and Richard B Kreider. The importance of studying metabolism in pregnancy. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2022, 10(03), 049–055. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2022.10.3.0040