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A Digital Platform for Nutrition Education and Medically Tailored Meals During Pregnancy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Complications that increase health risks during pregnancy and childbirth are on the rise in the US, leading to elevated health care costs.1–5 Common complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, premature birth, low birth weight, and fetal macrosomia require more intensive medical care and often necessitate costly cesarean deliveries, contributing to overall higher health care expenses.1–6 In some cases, the added cost is significant.7 For example, the average hospital cost for a preterm infant or a very low birth weight infant is estimated to be $76,000 and $114,000, respectively, compared with just > $3,000 for a healthy, normal weight, full-term infant.

Source: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2025.12.003

Authors: Michele Rager, Pamela Rothpletz-Puglia, Laura Byham-Gray, Shristi Rawal

Institutions: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Health

Language: English

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,840