WHAT:

Women have distinct nutritional requirements throughout their life, especially before and during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, when a nutritional vulnerability is greatest. Ensuring women have nutritious diets and adequate services and care is fundamental for the survival and well-being of mothers and their children.Pregnant mothers find it difficult to stay in high spirits all the time. For women who have limited financial resources, eating a wholesome meal that can nourish their bodies and their children, becomes difficult.

WHY:

Before pregnancy, women need nutritious and safe diets to establish sufficient reserves for pregnancy. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, energy and nutrients need to increase. Meeting them is critical for women’s health and that of their children in the womb and throughout early childhood. But in many parts of the country, the nutritional status of women is unacceptably poor. Far too many women, especially adolescents and those who are nutritionally at-risk are not receiving the nutrition services they need to be healthy and give their babies the best chance to survive, grow and develop. During pregnancy, poor diets lacking key nutrients like iodine, iron, folate, calcium, and zinc – can cause anemia, pre-eclampsia, hemorrhage, and death in mothers. They can also lead to stillbirth, low birth weight, wasting, and developmental delays for children. Poor nutrition during breastfeeding makes it more challenging for mothers to replenish their nutrient stores and meet their additional dietary needs.  Women's diets are influenced by various factors, especially food access and affordability, gender equality, and social and cultural norms that may constrain women’s ability to make decisions about their nutrition and care.

HOW:

Praveenlata Sansthan distributes Expecting Mothers Nutritional kits to nourish pregnant women with the required nutrients. With each kit, a pregnant mother will receive Nutritional Grocery items that can take care of food requirements for 30 days:The Kit will ensure a boost in the immunity of pregnant mothers and women. Only a strong immunity will help them prepare to fight any disease or virus. Good nutrition and healthy food intake during the antenatal period are critical for expecting mothers. Eating food rich in fiber, iron and calcium, etc. can decrease the risk of congenital diseases and nutritional deficiencies in newborns.We also help provide nutritional counseling and support during pregnancy.

In addition, we provide specialized support and nutritional care to pregnant adolescent girls, breastfeeding adolescent mothers, and other nutritionally at-risk pregnant and breastfeeding women. This includes supporting counseling services, micronutrient supplementation, and the use of a balanced diet.

• Nutritional Kit support for Pregnant Women
• Specialized support and nutritional care to pregnant adolescent girls, breastfeeding adolescent mothers, and other nutritionally at-risk pregnant and breastfeeding women
• Fight against Malnourishment.