The ability of mother to provide nutrients and oxygen for her baby is a critical factor for fetal health and its survival. Failure in supplying the adequate amount of nutrients to meet fetal demand can lead to fetal malnutrition.
Pregnancy can provide an opportunity to identify existing health risks in women and to prevent future health problems for women and their children. These health risks may include: Hypertension and heart disease.
Personal health literacy is the ability of individuals to locate, comprehend, and apply information and services to guide health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.
