By Hugo Francisco de Souza Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jul 7 2025 With nutrient shortfalls widespread among expectant mothers in the UK, new research reveals why focused dietary advice, effective supplementation, and better policy could make all the difference for families across generations. Image Credit:  VectorMine  / Shutterstock Why the UK relies on US weight gain charts: Britain lacks its own official targets, so health professionals often guide women using American guidelines