Maternal Nutrition

2009 Dan Evans, Peace Corps Guina

Maternal malnutrition remains a key public health challenge that merits particular attention in the context of safe motherhood. The principal nutritional challenges are insufficient energy and protein consumption, iodine deficiencies, anemia due to iron deficiency and vitamin A deficiency. Maternal malnutrition can lead to low birth weights for infants, as well as micronutrient deficiencies.

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Care Group Orientation and Essential Nutrition Action (ENAs)
No Date | Food for the Hungry | 59 pages
ENA Lesson Plan |
ENA Lesson Plan (French) |
Ethiopia Illustrated Flipchart (Amharic) |
DRC Illustrated Flipchart (English) |
DRC Illustrated Flipchart (Swahili) |
Mozambique Illustrated Flip Chart (English) |
Mozambique Illustrated Flip Chart (Portuguese)
Seven lesson plans that introduces the care group model, discusses nutrition for pregnant and lactating mothers, anemia prevention, and breastfeeding. The module is conducted by facilitators and activity leaders for caregivers. The caregiver learns how to be healthier during pregnancy, best feed and care for children under 23 months, prevent childhood disease that cause malnutrition and protect families against germs that cause illness.
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Breastfeeding and Maternal Nutrition-Frequently Asked questions
July 2003 | Academy for Educational Development [AED] | 5 pages
BF and Maternal Nutrition
  FAQ Sheet is a series of publications of Frequently Asked Questions on topics addressed by the LINKAGES Project. This issue focuses on the impact of maternal nutrition on breastmilk quantity and quality, the nutritional requirements of lactating women, the impact of breastfeeding on maternal health, and implications of this information for programs.
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Besoins nutritionnels pendant la grossesse et la lactation
2010 | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | 2 pages
Un diagramme qui résume les besoins nutritionnels durant la grossesse et la lactation.
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Module 1: Principes de la nutrition et de la bonne alimentation
2010 | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | 22 slides
Ce module permet aux participants d’acquérir des informations essentielles sur la nutrition, permettant d'élaborer des régimes alimentaires sains
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Module 2: La Nutrition la Vie Durant
2010 | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | 23 slides
Ce module permet aux participants de comprendre l'évolution des besoins nutritionnels aux différents stades du cycle de vie.   
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Module 7: Nutrition pour les femmes enceintes séropositives au VIH, les mères séropositives au VIH allaitantes et leurs nourrissons (jusqu'à l'âge de 2 ans).
2010 | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) | 30 slides
Ce module permet aux participants de prodiguer des conseils permettant de contribuer à des issues favorables pour les mères VIH+ et les enfants séronégatifs exposés (moins de 2 ans).  
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Anaemia Prevention Badge Award Handbook
2007 | Agency for International Development (USAID) | 27 pages
Anaemia Prevention Badge Award Handbook |
Livret du Prix du Badge pour la Prévention de l’Anémie
As an expert on issues affecting girls and young women, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and its Member Organizations increasingly focus on the major health issues facing young people. The Anemia Prevention Badge Award Handbook is an aid for the Girl Guides’ quest to offer services to improve their health and that of their communities. Through the knowledge and skills acquired, the Girl Guides will reduce anemia among themselves and in their communities.
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Nutrition Technical Reference Materials
2007 | USAID | 106 pages
The Nutrition Module of the Child Survival and Health Grants Technical Reference Materials describes the Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) approach and outlines the “why,” “what” and “how” for improved nutrition of vulnerable populations, including children under two years of age, and pregnant and lactating women.
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Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation
2004 | The LINKAGES Project
Health workers often lack adequate information to counsel pregnant and lactating women on how to meet increased nutrient requirements through dietary and behavioral changes and other health practices. They are uncertain how to translate general requirements into individual recommendations. This document attempts to fill this information gap and to help programs develop appropriate protocols and counseling materials on maternal nutrition.
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A Positive Deviant Approach to Prenatal Care in Guinea
2002 | Agency for International Development (USAID) | 3 pages
Overview: Guinea is one of the least developed countries in the world. UNDP’s 2004 Human Development Index ranked Guinea 160th out of 177 countries. Average life expectancy is 49 years of age. Infant mortality is estimated at 91 infants per 1,000 live births.
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Diagramme sur La Nutrition La Vie Durant
1999 | Commission on the Nutrition Challenges on the 21st Century | 1 page
 Un diagramme qui montre la nutrition la vie durant et les conséquences de la malnutrition
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Indice de masse corporelle (Body Mass Index Chart)
1998 | National Institutes of Health | 1 page
Graphique de l'indice de masse corporelle (mesures anglo-saxonne et métrique). L'indice de masse corporelle (IMC) est un indicateur de poids optimal pour la santé.
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