Part 1

Majority of pregnant women in India consume less than half of the recommended intakes of essential micronutrients like calcium, folic acid, and iron. Inadequate consumption of key macronutrients and micronutrients can significantly impact the maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy. In this video, watch Prof. Dr. Abha Majumdar, MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology), FICS, Director and Head, Centre of IVF and Human Reproduction, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, highlight the burden of micronutrient deficiencies in India and their importance for maternal and neonatal health in a simplified manner.