India, Feb. 22 -- After a baby is born, a mother takes special care of their newborn's diet. From breastfeeding to introducing the first foods, everything is strategically planned to ensure nothing hinders the baby's development.ALSO READ: Faridabad cardiac surgeon explains why pregnancy is tough on your heart: 'Most demanding physiological test.'

But the actual nourishment begins in the womb, right from conception and throughout the various trimesters. In that sense, expecting mothers need to be especially diligent about their pregnancy diet and include nutrients that support key areas of the baby's development.

HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Radhika Nyati, a gynaecologist and obstetrician, infertility specialist, Indore, to understand...