Nutritional Knowledge and Practices Regarding Pregnancy Among University Students who are Already a Mother.

Abstract

Pregnancy is a particular time in a woman's life marked by intricate physiological changes that may harm her health and nutritional state. Nutritional education is crucial for behavior modification and has been linked to overall diet quality. There are several significant realities that we must face while pregnant. Some terms related to pregnancy, such as decision-making, are the most crucial and initial phase. Antenatal care is the treatment a pregnant woman receives from a medical practitioner while pregnant, additionally referred to as maternity care. The following were some warning indications of pregnancy that should be taken seriously. Convulsions, severe headaches with blurred vision, severe abdominal pain, being too weak to get out of bed, breathing quickly or having difficulty breathing, reduced fetal activity, fever, and swelling of the fingers, face, and leg are all symptoms of significant vaginal hemorrhage. Prenatal healthy and balanced nutrition, knowledge of basic nutrition, and delivery techniques After the placenta has been delivered, the mother and her newborn child will receive postnatal care for the next six weeks. Only breast milk should be given to your baby, and no other foods or beverages (including infant formula or water), except any necessary prescriptions or vitamin and mineral supplements. Additional Feeding - Around the age of 6 months, an infant's nutritional and energy requirements start to outpace breast milk, necessitating complementary foods. At this age, a baby is also developmentally prepared to eat other foods. Complementary feeding is the term used to describe this shift. These are some of the basic terms that a pregnant woman learns. Female students in universities because will become mothers, and they must understand these phrases because doing so will make the pregnancy process easier for them. Over 153 female students of Daffodil International University participated in the survey. To evaluate and understand the concept of nutritional expertise, practices, and antenatal care for pregnant women, as well as potential influences on their food intake. To identify their areas of knowledge gaps and move beyond this study, we can endeavor to raise awareness.