Effects of Nutrition in Pregnancy
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Effects, Nutrition, malnutrition, Pregnancy, Women.Abstract
BACKGROUND: Nutrition is important for women. It is crucial for women's participation, survival, and well-being in addition to being a human right. Children's nutrition, growth, health, and development outcomes over the 1,000-day window from conception to age two and beyond are significantly influenced by women's diet, particularly during the nutritionally susceptible periods of pregnancy and lactation.
There is mounting evidence that excessive weight gain, poor nutrition during pregnancy, and a high body mass index (BMI) prior to pregnancy raise the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which could have detrimental impacts on pregnancy duration and outcome. Pregnancy is frequently described as a "teachable moment" when women are inspired to make positive behavioral changes related to their health and wellbeing. This is especially beneficial in light of the growing body of research showing that early life nutrition can program the infant's long-term health.
Objectives: the purpose of this study Pregnancy is often referred to as a “teachable moment” where women are motivated to make positive behavioural changes related to their health and wellbeing this is particularly advantageous given the recent rise in research demonstrating that early life nutrition can program the long-term health of the infant. Understanding the importance of nutrition during this critical period can empower women to make informed choices that positively impact their own health and that of their unborn child
METHOD: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Review (PRISMA-ScR) standards were followed in the course of this review. For the review, academic papers published in electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar between 2005 and 2025 were found using search terms such as effects, nutrition, malnutrition pregnancy and women.
Conclusion: pregnancy is often referred to as a teachable moment where women are expected to make positives behavioural changes related to their health and wellbeing, this has contributed why nutrition is very important and should be consider as a priority during pregnancy, A healthy diet during pregnancy is vital for the well-being of both the mother and the developing baby. Proper nutrition supports optimal fetal growth and development, helps prevent complications, and contributes to the long- term health of both individuals
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