Lower accuracy of estimated delivery date using last menstrual period recall and related factors of adverse events during childbirth: A sub-analysis of a birth cohort study in Makassar, Indonesia.

Background: Early pregnancy ultrasound provides a more accurate estimate of the estimated delivery date (EDD) than the last menstrual period (LMP). However, LMP-based EDD calculation remains common in resource-limited settings. Inaccurate EDDs can contribute to adverse birth outcomes.

Inadequate food diversity and food taboo associated with maternal iron deficiency among pregnant women living in slum settlements in Makassar City, Indonesia.

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. The most common cause is nutritional deficiencies, especially iron deficiency. Adequate nutritional intake from food is essential during pregnancy.

Awareness and practices in preventing maternal iron deficiency among pregnant women living in urban slum areas in Makassar City, Indonesia.

Background: During pregnancy, the body requires more complex nutritional intake. Therefore, problems with fulfilling nutrition during pregnancy occur often. One of the most common nutritional problems in pregnancy is iron deficiency anemia, the most widespread micronutrient problem and the most difficult to overcome worldwide.