Feeding In a Portuguese Pregnant Women: Case Study Applying Cipe

• Main Authors: Maria Antónia Martins, Maria Teresa Ortet, Maria Margarida Sim-Sim
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade de Évora 2017-04-01
• Series: RIASE
• Subjects: Body image; case study; pregnancy; prenatal care.
• Online Access: http://www.revistas.uevora.pt/index.php/saude_envelhecimento/article/view/183

Aim: To describe the understanding of a pregnant about how to feed. Methods: Narrative analyzed through ideographic explanation. Results: Diagnoses were defined in CIPE®, version 2: a) potentiate for better knowledge about pregnancy, b) potentiate to improve knowledge about body image. Feeding in pregnancy is governed by organic needs and cultural practices. A balance between technical recommendation and food culture is needed. Conclusion: To improve pregnancy experience, maternity staff should consider mother’s perception about feeding. In Portugal, primary health care needs a more relevant position. It is suggested to introduce the focus body image.