Improving Maternal Health: Assessing the Impact of Nutritional Supplements to Combat Malnutrition

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the micronutrient deficiency in pregnant and lactating women in pregnant and lactating women at District Toba Tek Singh, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan by utilizing anthropomorphic measurements and biomedical tests. . A convenient sampling technique was used with 160 patients. Two groupd were made with ≤ 6 months post-pregnant lactating women and pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd Trimester. Group A received lipid-based supplements, while Group B didn’t received supplements. A structured nutritional assessment performa was developed for data collected. This study revealed that the pregnant and lactating women from low socioeconomic backgrounds found micro nutritional deficiencies. However, upon comparing the control group to the interventional group, it was observed a significant improvement in the Hemoglobin (HGB) parameter among the women in latter stages. This study recommended that the health agencies and government ensure accessibility of supplements and promote awareness for pregnant and lactating women.