The Claim
Prenatal fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation does not increase the prevalence of large-for-gestational-age infants or serious adverse events, including fetal loss and stillbirth, compared to standard iron-folic acid supplementation, demonstrating a comparable safety profile for routine antenatal use.
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 extra energy and protein supplements doesn't make their babies too big or cause serious pregnancy problems like miscarriage or stillbirth. In fact, it's just as safe as the usual iron and folic acid pills that pregnant women are already taking.
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Prenatal fortified balanced energy-protein supplementation does not increase the prevalence of large-for-gestational-age infants or serious adverse events such as fetal loss and stillbirth compared to standard iron-folic acid supplementation, confirming a favorable safety profile for routine antenatal use. The comparable rates between groups indicate the supplement does not trigger overgrowth or pregnancy complications.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that giving pregnant women extra energy and protein supplements alongside standard vitamins did not increase the risk of stillbirth, fetal loss, or other serious complications compared to just taking the standard vitamins.
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