An unplanned and unwanted teenage

pregnancies can cause ____________________.

THE VARIOUS MATERNAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND
IMPORTANCE OF MATERNAL NUTRITION DURING
PREGNANCY
HEALTH: LESSON 4
OBJECTIVES

define the meaning of Pregnancy and Maternal Health

discuss the various maternal health concerns (pre-during-post
pregnancy)
observe changes and symptoms throughout pregnancy; and
give the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.
PREGNANCY

 Starts with fertilization, when a woman's

egg joins with a man's sperm.
PREGNANCY

Fertilization usually takes

place in a fallopian tube that
links an ovary to the uterus.
PREGNANCY

An unplanned or unwanted pregnancy can cause emotional

extremely pain, possible health risks, and limited life options.
PREGNANCY

 A pregnancy is divided into three phases called trimesters.

 1. The first trimester is from conception to the end of week 13. The first sign
of pregnancy may be a missed menstrual period.
 2. The second trimester is from week 14 to the end of week 26.The time when
most women start to look pregnant and may begin to wear maternity clothes.
 3. The third trimester is from week 27 to the giving birth. Women belly gets
bigger, sleep problems are common during this period.
MATERNAL CHANGES AND SYMPTOMS THROUGHOUT
PREGNANCY

 Pregnancy can cause some uncomfortable side effects. These include nausea and
vomiting (especially early in the pregnancy)
 Skin changes (itchiness, pimples, stretch marks) - hormonal changes increase oil
gland secretion
 Breast changes - an increase in breast size is one of the first signs of pregnancy, and
the breasts may continue to grow throughout the pregnancy.
MATERNAL CHANGES AND SYMPTOMS THROUGHOUT
PREGNANCY

 Mood swings - Some girls may also experience depression during pregnancy or after delivery.
 Anemia- having lower than the normal number of healthy red blood cells.
 Urinary tract infection - is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract.
 Varicose veins in the legs and the area around the vaginal opening.
 Leg cramps
 Tiredness
 Sleep problems
 Backache
 Heartburn and constipation
IMPORTANCE OF MATERNAL NUTRITION

 Maternal health refers to the health of

women during pregnancy, childbirth and
the postnatal period.
 Nutrition plays a major role in maternal
and child health. The ability of mother to
provide nutrients and oxygen for her
baby is a critical factor for pregnancy
health and its survival.
FOODS TO EAT DURING PREGNANCY
WHAT TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY
GROUP TASK

 A. Write at least five (5) Mother’s Role

during pregnancy and after pregnancy.
 B. Write at least four (4) Father’s Role
during and after pregnancy of the wife.
 C. Write at least six (6) on how to take
care of a pregnant woman.