Strategies to Improve Maternal Nutrition During Pregnancy in Low-and Middle Income Countries

This project explores evidence-based strategies to improve maternal nutrition during pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Maternal nutrition plays a critical role in ensuring healthy pregnancy outcomes, reducing the risk of maternal and neonatal complications, and supporting optimal fetal growth and development. However, many LMICs continue to face significant challenges related to food insecurity, limited access to health services, inadequate nutrition education, and socio-economic constraints. This study aims to identify, map, and synthesize existing interventions and strategies that have been implemented to improve maternal nutrition during pregnancy in LMICs. The review focuses on various approaches, including nutrition education, supplementation programs, community-based interventions, policy initiatives, and health system strengthening efforts. The findings are expected to provide comprehensive insights into effective and feasible strategies that can be adapted to similar resource-limited settings. The results of this project will contribute to strengthening maternal health programs, informing policy development, and supporting evidence-based practice in maternal nutrition, particularly in low-resource contexts.