In this episode of the Early Child Development podcast series, Dr. Nousheen Abbass, a clinical nutritionist, joins Ms. Khadija Khan, CEO of the Pakistan Alliance for Early Childhood (PAFEC), to discuss the critical role of nutrition in maternal mental health. The discussion highlights the physical and emotional needs of mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, the lactation period, and beyond, emphasizing how a balanced diet addresses these needs. The experts further explain what constitutes an optimal diet and its role in fostering both physical and emotional resilience, contributing to good mental health, particularly during these critical phases.