Interacción alimento – medicamento y su impacto en el embarazo: revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

Introduction: Adequate nutrition is fundamental for maintaining good health in all humans, especially during pregnancy due to the care required by both the mother and the fetus. Background: The interaction of food and medications during the gestational period is crucial as pregnant women are sensitive to imbalances and nutritional deficiencies, which can impact the normal development of maternal-fetal health. Improper maternal nutrition and a lack of pharmacodynamic compensation for medications or vitamins can lead to conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, malnutrition, fetal malformation, among others. Objectives: To identify food-medication interactions and their impact on pregnant women through a literature review. Methods: A qualitative methodology with a descriptive approach was used for this study through a literature review on the interaction between food and medication and its impact on pregnancy. Information was gathered from scientific databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Redalyc, Scielo, and Dialnet. Results: This study revealed the necessity of a balanced intake of food and medication to safeguard maternal health and prevent fetal malformations. So consumption of micronutrient-rich supplements can negatively affect pregnancy and fetal development. Strict medical supervision is essential to implement an appropriate diet.