The Claim
The use of multiple micronutrient supplements compared to iron-folic acid supplements during pregnancy is not associated with a statistically significant difference in neonatal mortality risk.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Pregnant women who take multiple micronutrient supplements instead of iron-folic acid supplements have the same rate of newborn deaths.
See the scientific wording
The overall neonatal mortality risk ratio of 0.99 (95% CI 0.89–1.09) across 112,953 pregnant women in prior meta-analyses of multiple micronutrient versus iron-folic acid supplements is consistent with the findings of this reanalysis, indicating no meaningful difference in newborn survival between the two supplement types.
Both supplement types provide enough iron and other nutrients to maintain normal oxygen and nutrient flow to the baby, so the baby's chances of surviving the first month stay the same regardless of which supplement the mother takes.
What the research says
1 studyThis study looked at whether giving pregnant women a mix of vitamins and minerals (instead of just iron and folic acid) affects whether babies survive the first month after birth. It found no difference — both types of supplements led to about the same number of baby deaths.
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