To bear a child is the ultimate dream for most women. The birth of a baby is an affirmation of life with all its hopes, joys and sorrows. Pregnancy is one of the most important time in the life of women. It is
paramount importance that her nutritional levels be high, at this time. Since the fetus needs to be wellnourished and the mother herself needs to remain healthy to take her through pregnancy, delivery and the
lactating period.1
Keywords: WHO – World Health Organization; IDA – Iron Deficiency Anemia;UNICEF - United Nations International Children Emergency Fund; UNFPA – United Nations Fund for Population Activities.