The single most important lesson for Early Childhood Development programming is to focus on the early years from conception to age three. Children during their early years are erroneously regarded as unproductive and therefore ignored by caregivers and by-passed by service delivery systems. Equally growth during gestation and achievement of adequate birthweight are absolutely critical to the health, well-being and potential of the newborn child. Thus attention to women in pregnancy and childbirth are crucial interventions for child development.