A Holistic Guide for Maternal & Child Health Upto 2 Years

A mother from conception to a child’s second year represents a crucial period for physical growth, brain development, and long-term health. Proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices during this window can significantly reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, prevent malnutrition, and promote optimal development. This article highlights recommended nutritional foods and healthy practices for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children up to two years of age, with special reference to the Siddha system of medicine.

Children;Nutritional foods;Pregnancy;Siddha system of medicine

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