Nutrition and pregnancy refers to the nutrient intake and dietary planning that is undertaking before, during and after pregnancy. Nutrition of the foetus begins at conception. For this reason, the nutrition of the mother is important before conception (probably several months before) as well throughout pregnancy and breast feeding. An ever increasing number of studies have shown that the nutrition of the mother will have an effect on the child, including the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and diebetes through out life.
An inadequate or excessive amount of some nutrients may cause malformations of medical problem in the foetus, and neurological disorders and handicaps are a risk that is run by mothers who are malnourished. Barasi E.M (2003). 23.8% of babies worldwide are estimated to be born with lower than optimal weights as at birth due to lack of proper nutrition. personal habits such as smoking, alcoholism, caffeine consumption, using self medication can negatively and irreversably
An inadequate or excessive amount of some nutrients may cause malformations of medical problem in the foetus, and neurological disorders and handicaps are a risk that is run by mothers who are malnourished. Barasi E.M (2003). 23.8% of babies worldwide are estimated to be born with lower than optimal weights as at birth due to lack of proper nutrition. personal habits such as smoking, alcoholism, caffeine consumption, using self medication can negatively and irreversably
