South Africa: We Tracked Soweto Mothers-to-Be to Find Out More About Diet and Obesity Patterns
[The Conversation Africa] Pregnancy has been described as a "teachable moment" for promoting healthy lifestyle choices. This is because pregnant women are highly motivated to make behavioural changes. Whether the change involves taking a prescribed medication or supplement, or giving up a risky behaviour such as smoking, pregnant women are more committed because they feel a responsibility towards the health and well-being of their unborn child.
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
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