Blog - Editor's note: A healthy future starts with a healthy baby, and a healthy baby starts with a healthy mother. In this thought leadership piece, Olubunmi Oyebanji shares how we can create a brighter future for families by prioritising maternal nutrition.
event scheduled to be held during the 78th United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2023 and this would be a great opportunity to learn how this solution can be utilised to save women's lives in Nigeria.
Moving further to try to understand the multiple complexities behind poor maternal nutrition outcomes, one might ask,"Why is this occurring in Nigeria?"There is a lack of awareness of minimum nutritional standards and requirements for women during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding. Many women are poorly informed about the importance of maternal nutrition and the critical nutrients needed to sustain her and her child.
The increasing economic hardship. For many families, affording nutritious food that is adequate for mother and child is a significant challenge. Age-old socio-cultural beliefs and local dietary practices, which prevent women from consuming healthy food and sometimes obstruct the adoption of improved nutritional practices.From traditional community leaders to media to policymakers, every stakeholder has a role in underlining the importance of maternal nutrition. Tailored messaging, crafted with Nigeria's sociocultural backdrop in mind can make a significant difference.
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