The effects of zinc deficiency in pregnant women on the fetus are mainly as follows: i. It can lead to miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth. Second, it can lead to structural and functional changes of the fetal reproductive system, which can result in congenital anencephaly, chondrodysplasia dwarf, ventricular defect and aortic stenosis, congenital heart disease, multiple bone malformations, hypospadias or cryptorchidism and other congenital malformations. Third, it can lead to hypoplasia in the hippocampal region of the fetal cerebral cortex, which in serious cases can affect the fetus’ intelligence and memory later in life. 4. Zinc deficiency in pregnant women can lead to a significant increase in the probability of amblyopia and myopia in the baby after birth. Therefore, zinc deficiency in pregnant women has a great impact on the fetus.