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Traditional postpartum dietary practices and maternal nutritional status

Mohd Shukri, Nor Azwani and Abdul Basir, Siti Munirah (2016) Traditional postpartum dietary practices and maternal nutritional status. In: Medical Research Symposium & Pacific Partnership in conjunction with Kuantan Research Day 2016, 3-5 August 2016, Kuantan.

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Abstract

Introduction: In Malaysia, new mothers commonly practise traditional postpartum dietary restrictions, which generally involve food proscriptions and prescriptions. These practices may affect the success of breastfeeding as it may impact the ability to meet the increased nutritional requirements during lactation period. Objectives: This review examines the postpartum dietary practices of different cultures in Malaysia. It also intends to assess maternal nutritional status during the confinement period. Methodology: A literature search was conducted through Mendeley software and PubMed (from year 2001 to 2016) by the keywords postpartum, practices, dietary, beliefs, culture, and nutritional status. Search by bibliography was also done. Results: A total of 30 literatures were examined in this review which included quantitative and qualitative studies. Typically, mothers in Eastern cultures avoid intake of particular foods perceived to have properties of “cold”, “gassy”, “itchy”, etc. A study found that women in confinement have 19% lower mean energy intake as compared to Malaysian Recommended Nutrients Intake (RNI) and more than 90% of mothers did not meet nutritional requirements for some micronutrients and minerals. As lactating mother needs higher energy and nutrients intake, food restrictions practiced during this period may impact their ability to meet these nutritional requirements. Consequently, the lactation process may be affected. Conclusion: More investigations are needed to determine the potential effects of dietary postnatal restrictions on maternal nutritional status and lactation practices. This is necessary to optimize the effectiveness of breastfeeding, which would enhance the intermediate as well as the future health of the country’s next generations.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information: 5039/53724
Uncontrolled Keywords: postpartum, dietary, nutritional, status
Subjects: R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM214 Diet therapy. Diet and dietectics in disease
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences
Depositing User: Dr Nor Azwani Mohd Shukri
Date Deposited: 01 Jan 2017 13:00
Last Modified: 01 Jan 2017 13:00
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/53724

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