Proper nutrition during pregnancy and lactation is one of the most powerful investments for both
mother and baby.
Poor maternal nutrition can lead to risks such as low birthweight, impaired cognitive
development, maternal anemia or bone loss, and long-term health consequences for
both mother and child
During pregnancy, a woman’s body is building the placenta, expanding blood volume,
growing the baby’s organs & tissues, and preparing for lactation.
During lactation, the mother continues to provide for her baby thro