The Claim
Balanced energy and protein supplementation during pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries may reduce the risk of stillbirth by approximately 61%.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Giving pregnant women in lower-income countries extra protein and calorie supplements might cut the chance of babies being born dead by about 60%. While the results look promising, researchers note that more high-quality studies are needed to be completely sure.
See the scientific wording
Balanced energy protein supplementation during pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries may reduce the risk of stillbirth by approximately 61% (risk ratio 0.39, 95% CI 0.19–0.80), based on pooled data from three trials involving 1,913 women. This suggests that providing macronutrient-rich supplements to at-risk pregnant populations could substantially decrease late fetal mortality, though evidence certainty remains low due to methodological limitations in primary studies.
What the research says
1 studyThe study confirms that giving pregnant women in poorer countries extra protein and energy supplements can cut the chance of stillbirth by about 60%, though the researchers note the evidence isn't perfectly solid yet.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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