Sampoornaposhana impact on hemoglobin levels of pregnant ladies in west godavari district

It is estimated that 50% of Indian women are 15 to 49 years old. India has been struggling with malnutrition and undernutrition for many years. Poor nutritional and dietary habits, low spending capacity, and inability to afford a good quality diet. Central and state governments have taken many initiatives to improve the status. Hemoglobin is a very crucial parameter for pregnant ladies. Pregnancy is a significant face in women's life. One of the fundamental problems pregnant women faces is Iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may cause premature birth of babies, low birth weight, and maternal mortality. NITI Aayog and National Institute for Transforming India have indicated a strong focus on essential nutritionfor pregnant and lactating women and children during the first 1000 days of a child's life. A mother's diet is the primary source of the overall well-being of the mother and infant. Iron deficiency anemia is widespread in pregnancy. Iron and folic acid are essential minerals before and during pregnancy. Red cell mass will increase in the pregnancy. Many factors will cause the condition of anemia.To deal with anemia during pregnancy Andhra Pradesh Government implemented Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS), a universal scheme is being implemented to deliver Nutrition, Health Care through the sampoornaposhana scheme.The present study evaluates the scheme's benefits and its impact on improving the hemoglobin level in pregnant ladies in three trimesters.