A new review of research suggests that a preconception and early-pregnancy diet rich in fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, and grain may be associated with reducing the risk of miscarriage. High consumption of these foods has been linked to a significant reduction in miscarriage risk, while a diet high in processed food was associated with a doubling of miscarriage risk.
The research review found that, when compared to low consumption, a high intake of fruit may be associated with a 61% reduction in miscarriage risk. High vegetable intake may be associated with a 41% reduction in miscarriage risk. For dairy products, it is a 37% reduction, 33% for grains, and 19% for seafood and eggs.
“Yet nearly 50% of early pregnancy losses remain unexplained and in the absence of a cause, parents often turn to their healthcare providers for guidance on the best ways to be as healthy as possible and reduce the risk of future miscarriages.