Maternal nutrition plays a critical role in determining both maternal health and fetal outcomes—beginning even before conception and extending through pregnancy and lactation. Despite its importance, nutritional gaps, misconceptions, and inconsistent counseling remain common in clinical practice.

In this session, Dr Preeti Patankar will provide a practical, stage-wise approach to maternal nutrition—covering preconception optimization, trimester-specific requirements, and nutritional needs during lactation. The discussion will include key micronutrient supplementation, weight gain recommendations, dietary planning, and management of common deficiencies. The focus will be on equipping clinicians with clear, evidence-based guidance to support healthier pregnancies and long-term outcomes for both mother and child.

Maternal nutrition: preconception, pregnancy, and lactation basics

Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai

Dr. Preeti Patankar

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