Ottawa nutritional guide intervention for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial protocol

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Nutritional Science
• Reproductive Health

Background:

• Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) significantly impacts quality of life, potentially causing marital discord and sexual dissatisfaction.
• Non-pharmacological interventions are sought due to concerns about pharmaceutical side effects on mother and fetus.
• The Ottawa Nutritional Guide is a potential non-pharmacological approach for managing NVP.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of an educational program based on the Ottawa Nutritional Guide on NVP symptoms.
• To explore the effect of this educational program on sexual satisfaction in pregnant women as a secondary outcome.
• To evaluate the efficacy of a non-pharmacological intervention for managing common pregnancy discomforts.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled trial involving 60 pregnant women (aged 15-45) with NVP, assessed using the Rhodes Index of Nausea, Vomiting and Retching (RINVR).
• Participants were randomized into an intervention group receiving the Ottawa Nutritional Guide education and a control group receiving routine care.
• Data collected via demographic checklist, RINVR, and Hudson's Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS); analysis using SPSS Version 22.

Main Results:

• Previous studies indicate the Ottawa Nutritional Guide effectively manages NVP symptoms.
• Evidence suggests the guide positively influences quality of life and marital satisfaction in pregnant women.
• The guide shows promise as a non-pharmacological alternative for managing pregnancy-related symptoms.

Conclusions:

• The Ottawa Nutritional Guide demonstrates effectiveness in managing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
• The guide may improve quality of life and marital satisfaction, alongside sexual satisfaction.
• Further research is needed to validate the Ottawa Nutritional Guide as a pharmaceutical alternative.