Malnutrition in Expecting Mothers-1.pptx

Biotechnology
Semester 8th
Muhammad Aqeel

1. Malnutrition In Expecting Mothers NAME:SHARKA FATIMA ROLL NO: 14 SESSION: 2020_2024 SUPERVISER: DR.WAQAS KHAN KAYANI DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AZAD KASHMIR

2. Malnutrition In Expecting Mothers

3. CONTENTS: Introduction Prevalence of Malnutrition Causes of Malnutrition Effects on Maternal health Effects on fetal development Nutrient Deficiencies Key Nutrient Requirements during pregnancy Prenatal Care and Nutrition Counseling Food Assistance Programs Future Prospects Conclusion References Acknowledgment

4. Malnutrition during pregnancy can have serious consequences for both mother and the developing fetus .During pregnancy, women have higher nutritional needs to support fetal growth and development. However, many expecting mothers, especially in resource-poor settings, suffer from inadequate nutrition, leading to malnutrition. Introduction

5. Malnutrition affects a significant portion of expecting mothers worldwide.It is estimated that nearly 1 in 5 pregnant women globally suffer from some form of malnutrition.This can have severe consequences, including increased risk of maternal mortality,stunted fetal growth and poor pregnancy outcomes. Prevalence Of Malnutrition

6. Effects on Maternal health Increased Fatigue and Stress : Malnutrition can leave expecting mothers feeling exhausted and overwhelmed making it difficult to cope with the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy. Anemia and Weekend Immunity : Nutritional deficiencies particularly iron and folate can lead to anemia and compromise the mothers overall health ability to fight off infections.

7. Increased risk of Complications: Malnutrition increased the likelihood of developing pregnancy related complications such as gestational diabetes and preterm labor which can be life threatening.

8. Effects on Fetus Development : Maternal malnutrition during pregnancy can have profound impacts on developing fetus .Nutrient deficiencies can lead to impaired growth, organ development and neurological function putting the baby at high risk of congenital abnormalities and long term health issues.

9. Calcium
Iron
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Folate (Folic Acid) Key Nutrients during Pregnancy :

10. Prenatal Care and Nutrition Counseling : Early interventions : Comprehensive Prenatal care starting from the earliest stage of pregnancy is crucial to identify and address any nutritional deficiencies or underlying conditions that could impact the mother and baby's health. Personalized Nutrition Plan: Expectant mothers should work closely with health care providers to develop a customized nutrition plan that meets their individual needs based on factors like age,medical history and pre-pregnancy weight.

11. Ongoing Support and Monitoring : Regular checkups and nutrition counseling throughout pregnancy allow for continuous monitoring and baby's wellbeing with adjustments made to the diet as needed .

12. Food Assistance Programs : Food Banks: Local food banks and pantries provide essential non perishable items produce and other nutritious foods to low income families including expectant mothers . Government Assistance: Programs like WIC ( Women,Infants and Children) offer financial aid and vouchers to purchase healthy foods for pregnant women .

13. Meal Delivery Services : Community based meal delivery services ensure that malnourished expectant mothers have access to nutritious balanced meals throughout their pregnancy.

14. Future prospect: Personalized nutrition counseling for expecting mothers. Nutrigenomics research for tailored nutrition recommendations. Mobile health technologies for remote nutrition monitoring. Global policies and initiatives addressing malnutrition in expecting mothers .

15. Conclusion Addressing malnutrition in expecting mothers is essential for improving maternal and child health outcomes. It requires a multifaceted approach that includes improving access to nutritious food, providing education and supplements, and ensuring comprehensive prenatal care. By tackling these issues, we can help ensure healthier pregnancies and better developmental outcomes for children .

16. Acknowledgment : Thanks to Allah Almighty for his endless mercy and guidance ,and expressing deep appreciation to my supervisor Dr. Waqas Khan k Kayani for their continuous support and belief in my capabilities.

17. References: https://www.unicef.org/nutrition/maternal https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/15648265820040030 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10007751/ https://humanhealth.iaea.org/resources/files/nutrition/symposium-2018/presentations/41-norris.pd f https://www.usaid.gov/global-health/resources/fact-sheets/maternal-nutrition https://karger.com/anm/article/76/Suppl.%203/41/42624/Maternal-Undernutrition-before-and-during

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