We are what we eat - and we are what our mothers ate when they were pregnant. And the effects of a mother's diet and health while pregnant could shape their children's health status for life. Nutrition science is providing more and more insights into the importance of good maternal nutrition, leading more and more companies to develop products designed specifically for the needs of pregnant and lactating women. In this case study we examine five different examples of products targeting this nutritional need and the different approaches companies have taken. As with all New Nutrition Business case studies, this to-the-point 30-page analysis has been written based on in-depth interviews with the companies concerned to provide you with:
Companies' own views on the key nutritional aspects of pregnancy that they have chosen to target and why
Information on branding and marketing strategies
Understanding of product formats and ingredients chosen
Colour illustrations of products
Content
1. Introduction
2. Strategies in maternal nutrition
3. Case Studies
Case Study 1: American Mums target of doctor recommended brand
Case Study 2: Education builds an Asian mothers milk brand
Case Study 3: DHA the Oh Mama! way
Case Study 4: Eating for two Mommy munchies
Case Study 5: Nestle follows Hipp with food for mothers
4. Nutrition Research Studies
Section 1: DHA
Mum's fish consumption has benefits for kids
Mother's diet may protect daughters from breast cancer
Call for DHA in pre-natal nutrients
Changing fat in mothers diet could benefit infant health
Mum's DHA means sharper infants
Section 2: Diet and Children's Long-Term Health
Mum's diet while pregnant could malprogram offspring's metabolism
Poor prenatal nutrition damages insulin response
Studies reinforce crucial importance of a good start in life
Mum's diet in pregnancy linked to child's long-term health
Breast is best - thanks to adiponectin?
Section 3: Psychological Factors
RStressed snackers: mum-to-be, mood and diet
Section 4: Micronutrients
Pom for mom may help babies brains
Iron, folic acid could guard against Down's syndrome
Maternal iron deficiency disrupts mother/child interaction
Pregnant women not getting enough micronutrients
Zinc and hyperglycemia in pregnancy
Antioxidants may help prevent birth defects related to alcohol
Section 5: Leukemia
New research links diet and childhood leukemia risk
Early diet may play key role in protecting against childhood leukemia