Family Support to Women During Pregnancy and Its Impact on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
Ujwala R Mane,
Jyoti A Salunkhe,
Satish Kakade
Abstract:Background: Family support is one of the determinants of lifestyle habits and relevant health behavior for pregnancy outcomes. In India, the joint family system is still practiced. Due to education, urbanization, and industrialization, the family institution continues to play a central role in people's lives. Pregnancy is a crucial period in women's lives. Good care during pregnancy is important for the health of the mother and the newborn baby. During this period, hormonal changes are complex and involve mult… Show more
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