For any nation the health of its citizens especially that of the reproductive age women is critical and of paramount importance
as they are the ones who usher in the new generation. Now that India is undergoing triple burden of malnutrition, if the
pregnant woman is underweight, overweight, obese or diabetic both the mother and the baby are at a high risk of developing
complications not only during pregnancy but also postpartum. Hence, having a good nutritional status is so important even
before the woman conceives.
Keywords : 1000 days · Nutrition · Pregnancy
