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Table 6 National maternal policies that include guidelines for counselling before and during pregnancy

From: No global consensus: a cross-sectional survey of maternal weight policies

 

Preconception (n = 22)

During pregnancy (n = 53)

n (%)

n (%)

Promote healthy weight

15 (68%)

35 (66%)

Physical activity

14 (64%)

24 (45%)

Healthy diet

16 (73%)

34 (64%)

Folic acid supplements

16 (73%)

N/A

Other

N/A

10 (19%)