Awareness Of Good Nutrition During Pregnancy Among Women Of Childbearing Age
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Awareness Of Good Nutrition During Pregnancy Among Women Of Childbearing Age
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to look into women of reproductive age’s awareness of healthy diet throughout pregnancy. Six (6) research questions were developed, and questionnaires were distributed to one hundred (100) respondents in order to collect data for the study.
The results demonstrated that pregnant women understand the need of adequate diet for a childbearing mother. It was revealed that the amount of education of childbearing age mothers influences their food intake in the research location.
The findings also demonstrated that poor dietary habits can cause foetal deformity. The researcher’s recommendations include the following: Health providers should educate pregnant women about the importance of adequate diet throughout pregnancy.
The government should finance giggles that emphasise the importance of adequate nutrition for childbearing age mothers during pregnancy.
Pregnant women should attend seminars and workshops on a regular basis to learn about the importance of excellent nutrition throughout pregnancy.
Health workers and politicians should encourage pregnant mothers to eat vitamin-rich foods.
The government should provide financial support to mothers of childbearing age in order to promote their health.
Based on the current study’s findings, it is possible to conclude that pregnant women had a low level of nutritional understanding in the studied area.
Chapter one
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND FOR THE STUDY
All humans require a balanced nutritional intake in order for their bodies to function properly. Nutrition is an essential component of human life, health, and development throughout the lifespan (World Bank, 2006).
Proper food and nutrition are necessary for survival, physical growth, mental development, performance and productivity, and overall health and well-being.
However, nutrition requirements vary depending on age, gender, and physiological changes such as pregnancy. Pregnancy is an important stage in a woman’s life, and the expecting mother requires optimal nutrition of excellent quality to support the developing foetus. Almost all pregnant women sense an impulse to eat more.
Pregnancy is thought to be a pleasant experience for the expectant mother. Evidence has shown that sufficient nutrition is an important component of an individual’s health and well-being, particularly during pregnancy.
It is well recognised that insufficient maternal nutrition increases the risk of short-term complications such as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), low birth weight, preterm birth, prenatal and infant mortality, and morbidity.
Furthermore, excessive food intake during pregnancy can cause pregnancy issues (such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, macrosomia, distocia, and an increased risk of caesarean section). Inadequate nutritional intake, on the other hand
has been linked to pathophysiologic or metabolic changes that manifest as problems of infant growth and development as well as adult chronic disease after a long period of inactivity. (Rocco PL, Orbitello B, Perini L, Pera V, and Ciano RP, 2005).
According to Nagiebs (2003), eating correctly during pregnancy entails more than merely increasing the amount of food the mother consumes. The mother must also consider her diet. The mother’s ability to deliver nutrition and oxygen to her baby is crucial for foetal health and survival.
Failure to give enough nutrients to meet foetal needs might result in foetal malnutrition. The foetus responds and adapts to undernutrition, but this permanently changes the structure and function of the organism. Maternal overnutrition has long-term and negative repercussions on the health of the offspring.
Naomi M. (2010) Malnutrition is one of Ethiopia’s most important health issues, impacting both children and mothers. Undernourished moms are more vulnerable during pregnancy and childbirth, and their children develop at a slower rate, both physically and psychologically.
Undernourished children have a decreased resistance to infection, making them more likely to die from common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea and respiratory infections. Those who survive may be trapped in a vicious cycle of recurring illness and slowing growth, frequently with irreversible cognitive and social impairment.
Malnutrition prohibits individuals and even entire countries from reaching their full potential, and it is directly linked to survival, poverty, and development. Dietary deficiencies caused by dietary habits and patterns are more common during pregnancy than at any other stage of the life cycle.
It was demonstrated that nutrition knowledge predicted changes in eating habits, and health recommendations encouraged expectant women to increase their food intake favourably.
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