Food & Nutrition

Arab Journal of Food & Nutrition
96. The Impact of Dietary Factors during Pregnancy on Labor Progress
(2007)
Lily-Ann Abdel-Munem Al-Bastoni\ Jordan University of Science & Technology
Supervisor: Dr. Hiba Ahmad Bawadi
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Lama M. Al-Mehaisen
A retrospective case-control study was conducted to evaluate the impact of
nutrition during pregnancy on labor outcomes. Study sample (n=700) was recruited
from women hospital in northern Jordan on first come first serve bases. Data were
collected by a face-to-face structured interview. Dependent variables included
gestational age, labor duration, birth weight, and labor spontaneity. Independent
variables included energy, carbohydrates, protein, fat, zinc, calcium, folate, vitamin C,
vitamin A, vitamin B6, -3 and -6 fatty acids, pre-gestational body mass index, weight
gain and weight gain patterns during pregnancy. Macro- and Micronutrients daily
intakes were obtained using food analysis software (ESHA). Linear regression and
independent sample T-test conducted to calculate P-value. Multiple logistic
regressions conducted to calculate odds ratios (OR). Macronutrients means of daily
energy intake (2602±890), protein daily intake (320±101) and fat daily intake (90 ±
25). Protein intake had a significant relation with gestational age (P