Pregnancy Nutrition PDF
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Oman College of Health Sciences
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This document provides information about maternal nutrition during pregnancy. It covers learning objectives, introduction, pre-pregnancy weight considerations, and the importance of healthy eating habits for both the mother and developing fetus. It also explores additional topics such as weight gain recommendations and considerations for specific nutrients.
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MATERNAL NUTRITION Learning Objectives: At the end of the session, nursing students will be able to: Discuss the recommendations for healthy nutrition during pregnancy. Introduction: A woman's nutritional status before a...
MATERNAL NUTRITION Learning Objectives: At the end of the session, nursing students will be able to: Discuss the recommendations for healthy nutrition during pregnancy. Introduction: A woman's nutritional status before and during pregnancy can significantly influence her own health and her unborn fetus. Loading… A mother brings to her pregnancy, all of her previous life experiences; diet, food habits, attitudes. The outcome of her baby’s health depends on mother’s nutritional state. If nutrients are lacking the mother suffers first and then the baby. Pre pregnancy Weight o Pre pregnancy weight is an important factor for both mothers and their babies. o Loading… Women who are underweight (BMI
