<p>Globally, 51 million children under the age of 2 suffer from stunting. About half of these cases develop during pregnancy and within the first six months of life. Nutrition during the first 1,000 days is vital for survival, resistance to infections, and overall growth and development throughout life. This highlights the crucial role of maternal nutrition in reducing consequences of under nutrition in early life. Adequate dietary practice during pregnancy is essential to improve pregnancy outcomes, maternal health, and fetal growth and development. This study aims to determine the effect of dietary practices during pregnancy on newborn nutritional status at birth.&nbsp;</p>