OC02.08: *Effect of Mediterranean diet or stress reduction interventions during pregnancy on placental volume and perfusion: IMPACT BCN trial sub‐analysis.

A study conducted at a University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain, investigated the effects of a Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) or mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) during pregnancy on placental volume and perfusion in high-risk pregnancies. The study randomly assigned 1221 pregnant women at high risk for small for gestational age (SGA) into three groups: MedDiet, MBSR, or usual care. The results showed that both interventions were associated with a lower prevalence of small placental volume compared to usual care. These findings suggest that structured interventions based on MedDiet or MBSR during pregnancy may have beneficial effects on fetal growth. [Extracted from the article]