"Maternal malnutrition" refers to a condition where a pregnant woman does not get enough essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed for her own health and the healthy development of her unborn baby. Full definition
Please join us for... Preventing maternal malnutrition: Evidence, challenges, and opportunities Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Time: 9:30 to 11:00 AM Location: PATH Please join the Infant & Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) Project for a panel discussion -LSB-...] (iycn.org)
According to the report, «In social terms, child and maternal malnutrition continue to reduce the quality of life and life expectancy of millions of people.» (irri.org)
Therefore, although maternal malnutrition is not considered an important constraint to breastfeeding for most mothers, giving additional food to malnourished mothers during pregnancy and / or lactation may help increase milk production and will certainly improve their own nutritional status and provide additional energy to care for themselves and their families. (rehydrate.org)