The role of midwives in nutrition education during pregnancy is
being increasingly recognised. In 2008, the National Institute of
Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom issued
recommendations for health professionals (including midwives) to
provide women during pregnancy and pre-conception with
nutrition support and advice.
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In Australia, the only available
guidelines are the Healthy Eating Guidelines for Pregnant Women
from the Department of Health and Ageing, which are general
guidelines and do not inform health professionals such as
midwives (who are not trained in nutrition) on how to approach
pregnant women in regard to nutrition advice.
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