The role of the partner in the support of a pregnant woman's healthy diet: an explorative qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Active partner involvement during pregnancy is an effective strategy to enhance both maternal and newborn health outcomes. The presence of a supportive partner equips women with a heightened sense of empowerment to deal with the challenges of pregnancy, including maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy, which is important for the health of both the mother and child. However, little information exists regarding the partner's role in encouraging a pregnant woman's healthy dietary choices. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of pregnant women and their partners concerning the partner's role in promoting a healthy dietary intake during pregnancy.

Methods

Sixteen semi-structured couple interviews were conducted in the Netherlands, involving expecting coupl

SUBMITTER: van Lonkhuijzen RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10612286 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature