Giving extra food to pregnant women in developing countries helps babies be born slightly heavier and longer. Even though the increase is small, it's a consistent and positive improvement for newborn health.

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

Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

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2021 Jun

The study confirms that giving extra food to pregnant women in developing countries leads to slightly heavier and longer babies, with the exact measurements matching the claim.

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

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DOI: 10.1002/cl2.1150

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Giving pregnant women in developing countries better nutrition and lifestyle advice might help them avoid gaining too much weight, which could result in babies being born about 196 grams lighter. This helps prevent babies from growing too large in the womb without causing any harm to their overall birth health.

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