Literature Review: Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women in Relation to Stunting Incidence
Keywords:
Nutrition pregnant women, stuntingAbstract
Stunting is currently a concern for the government. According to UN Statistics 2020 that more than 149 million (22%) toddlers worldwide experience stunting, of which 6.3 million are young children or stunted toddlers, namely Indonesian toddlers. The condition known as stunting arises from persistent inadequate nutrition over an extended period, starting from pregnancy and continuing until the child reaches two years old, which impedes normal development. This research approach relies on reviewing existing scholarly works. The study chose publications using phrases like "nutrition for expectant mothers" and "stunting," while applying specific requirements: readily available complete articles, presented either in Indonesian or English, and released from 2022 to 2025. The study found nine publications that matched the requirements. Every research paper originated from investigations carried out within Indonesia. Based on the literature review, it can be inferred that a connection exists between a mother's nutritional well-being while pregnant and the prevalence of stunted growth among children throughout Indonesia. The results of this literature review suggest that health professionals are essential in educating pregnant women about their nutritional requirements, with the goal of lowering the likelihood of stunting in young children within their regions. Moreover, communities can enhance their understanding and dedicate increased focus to nutritional consumption, especially for expectant mothers, to guarantee sufficient nourishment for the developing baby.
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