The Claim

The early administration of protein and calorie nutritional supplements during pregnancy reduces the incidence of high-risk newborns.

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
78score
Challenges
0score

These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.

Cause and effect
3 studies reviewed
In plain English

Giving pregnant women extra protein and calories early in their pregnancy helps lower the chances of having a baby with serious health risks.

See the scientific wording

Early administration of protein and calorie nutritional supplements during pregnancy reduces the incidence of high-risk newborns.

What the research says

3 studies

  1. Study: Prenatal fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation and birth outcomes in rural Burkina Faso: A randomized controlled efficacy trial

    Giving pregnant women extra protein and calorie supplements helped babies be born at a healthier weight and stay in the womb slightly longer, lowering the risk of some serious newborn complications.

  2. Study: Effects of nutritional interventions during pregnancy on birth, child health and development outcomes: A systematic review of evidence from low‐ and middle‐income countries

    Giving pregnant women extra protein and calories helps babies be born healthier and less likely to have serious complications, though researchers want more high-quality studies to be completely sure.

  3. Study: A modular systematic review of antenatal interventions to address undernutrition during pregnancy in the prevention of low birth weight.

    Giving pregnant women protein and calorie supplements helps prevent babies from being born too small or at high risk. The study confirms that this nutritional support directly lowers the chances of dangerous birth complications.

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