They also reported placing a low priority on listeria risk in comparison to other issues during pregnancy such as alcohol and smoking. This was attributed by the midwives to their lack of enough knowledge regarding the disease and its complications.
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In another study,
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Australian midwives
and other health professionals caring for pregnant women
perceived they lacked the essential communication skills, training
and resources to deal with the rapidly evolving obesity epidemic
among childbearing women. These Australian data are consistent
with the results reported in a study exploring health promotion
practice within maternity services in the United Kingdom.
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Midwives in the United Kingdom study reported not having
enough background knowledge or training to provide advice
regarding weight management or healthy eating to pregnant
women in their care.
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