A tertiary care study to assess the effectiveness of 'Supplement adherence kit' on intake of nutritional supplements among pregnant women.

Background: An antenatal mother undergoes significant changes throughout pregnancy and most of which occur during the second trimester. Supplements are important for normal growth and development of fetus, Deficiency of supplements during pregnancy leads to anemia and can have a negative impact on perinatal and maternal outcomes. These complications can be prevented by supplementing needed vitamins and minerals.