| Increased demand during pregnancy |
Reason for nutrition |
Maternal nutrition knowledge of midwives |
| Eat the different food groups |
Diet composition |
| Nutrient rich dietary sources |
Frequency of meals |
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| Foods rich in calcium |
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| Variety on the plate |
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| Eat 4-5 times a day |
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| Have three food groups at ago |
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| Use locally available foods |
Locally available foods |
Maternal nutrition knowledge of midwives |
| Women to eat what you can afford |
| Mixing the foods available |
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| Wash hands before food and after toilet |
Food handling |
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| Store food in clean container |
Food hygiene |
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| Prepare food in a clean environment |
Food preparation |
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| Wash all fruits with plenty of water |
Breast feeding and importance of breast feeding |
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| Use little cooking oil |
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| Breast feed exclusively for six months and continue up to two years |
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| Importance of breast feeding to the baby and mother |
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| Capable of giving information |
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| Can deliver the information |
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| Am not well versed with the information |
Ability to provide nutrition education |
Confidence of the midwives |
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Uncertainty about educating women |
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