Sidrah Parvez

Jul 17, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Vani Shukla |Ghizal Fatima |Shikha Singh |Sidrah Parvez

1 INTRODUCTION Maternal–fetal health is an important concern for the development of a nation. Maternal complications can trigger a cascade of adverse outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, developmental issues, and maternal health challenges. Optimal maternal nutrition exerts profound impacts on both fetal growth and birth outcomes. It is considered a modifiable risk factor that can be particularly beneficial in reducing adverse birth outcomes, especially in low-income populations.