Effects of prenatal nutritional supplements on gestational weight gain in low- and middle-income countries: a meta-analysis of individual participant data.

Enju LiuDongqing WangAnne Marie DarlingNandita PerumalMolin WangTahmeed Ahmed Parul Christian Kathryn G Dewey Gilberto KacStephen KennedyVishak SubramoneyBrittany BriggsWafaie W Fawzinull null

Published in: The American journal of clinical nutrition (2022)

Maternal MMS was associated with a greater GWG % adequacy and total GWG at delivery compared to iron and folic acid only. This finding is consistent with previous results on birth outcomes and will inform policy development and local recommendation of switching routine prenatal iron and folic acid supplements to MMS.

Keyphrases

weight gain
birth weight
body mass index
pregnant women
gestational age
iron deficiency
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
public health
weight loss
electronic health record
clinical practice
mental health
big data
preterm birth
physical activity
skeletal muscle