Browsing by Subject "Premature birth"
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An exploration of the psycho-social experience of mothers who gave birth prematurely in a low socio-economic context in North West
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Premature birth is increasing globally. It affects an infant’s general, psychological, brain and social development on a short- and long-term basis. Mothers are reported to experience a range of negative emotional outcomes, ... -
Intake and status of iron and fatty acids during pregnancy in association with birth outcomes in women residing in urban South Africa
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)Nutrient requirements increase during pregnancy and women are vulnerable to inadequate nutritional status during this period of rapid foetal growth. Poor dietary intake and nutritional status during pregnancy have been ...