This is in contrast to a relatively recent study in New Zealand that reported New Zealand midwives used mainly the Ministry of Health documents, such as the guidelines for pregnant and breastfeeding women and the New Zealand Food Safety Authority pamphlet on food safety, as
their sources for nutrition information. The same study reported that only 53% (196 of 370) of midwives accessed other health professionals, such as dietitians, for information.
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This can
possibly be explained by the fact that there was already a
comprehensive and detailed publication about the various
nutritional issues during pregnancy and their management
(including practical advice) available for midwives in New
Zealand.