Adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy and throughout the lactation period is critical for proper growth and development of the child.

• Pregnant women should eat two extra meals in between main meals each day for additional energy and nutrients for themselves and their growing baby.
• Pregnant women who feel nausea should eat small and frequent meals, 5 or 6 times a day.
• Pregnant women must eat nutritious meals every day which include locally available foods from all the six food groups. Pregnant women MUST avoid alcohol and smoking.