The lack of basic nutrition knowledge among some midwives
may be linked to inadequate nutrition education provided in both
undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery programmes and the
apparent low priority put on nutrition education in midwifery
education, as signified by its absence.
42,49,52,53
Unlike other
countries,
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Australia also lacks scientific guidelines regarding
nutrition in pregnancy that has been specifically tailored to the
needs of midwives.