The same cannot be said about other countries such as Australia, as there are currently no studies reporting on the sources and accuracy of nutrition information provided by
Australian midwives to pregnant women. Preliminary investigations indicate that nutrition education resources available via antenatal clinics, where many midwives work, do not have a
comprehensive coverage of nutrition issues important during pregnancy.
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Such a lack of nutrition guidance for midwives in
Australia to direct their nutrition counselling practices for
pregnant women might lead them to obtain their information
from sources which might not be evidence-based or up to date.
This would not only result in a missed nutrition education
opportunity but also potentially result in health professionals misinforming pregnant women.
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Thus investigating this matter
should be considered a public health priority.