The core issue is that only less than 50% of the women in India undergo antenatal check-ups during pregnancy. Compounding the problem is that less than 40% of deliveries happen in a clinical setting. Added to this is the fact that 15% of the women are overweight or obese. Finally, there is a very low awareness regarding gestational diabetes and how to manage it.
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