Nutrition for Postpartum Mother's Struggling with Addiction
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Abstract
By Rachel Lance, BSN- Nursing; Julia Smiddy, BSN- Nursing
Advisor: Carolyn Smith
Presentation ID: PM_A24
Abstract: A high level of food insecurity is related to a decline in the mental health of new mothers relating to depression and anxiety. It is known that food insecurity and lack of nutrition knowledge in the United States has a direct correlation to birth defects in infants. The purpose of the presentation is to educate postpartum and expecting mothers in an addiction recovery support group about the importance of nutrition for their children and themselves. Included in this presentation is information about important nutrients to take in during pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding along with healthy diet information for their children and tips for budgeting and saving money while grocery shopping. Additionally, a pamphlet was created with key points from the presentation and resources they will be able to utilize, and a pre-made simple, affordable recipe that they were able to taste during the presentation. A Pre- and Post- educational intervention quiz assessed knowledge gained about a healthy diet. Education was received on our topic, results pending.