It has been established that nutrition education during pregnancy is associated with positive pregnancy outcomes.
22–24
Pregnant women report midwives as their trusted source of
information and advice, as they perceive them to have the necessary
expertise.
16,21
This view of midwives influencing maternal and
infant health outcomes through advice and care is reflective of the
concepts of primary health care.
25
In this way, midwives should be
considered to have an impact on the health of the community.
26