Fortified Balanced Energy-Protein Supplementation, Maternal Anemia, and Gestational Weight Gain: A Randomized Controlled Efficacy Trial among Pregnant Women in Rural Burkina Faso.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia and suboptimal gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with adverse maternal and birth outcomes. Limited research indicates that balanced energy-protein (BEP) supplements reduce the incidence of inadequate GWG.

Objectives

We assessed the efficacy of a micronutrient-fortified BEP supplement on the secondary outcomes of anemia, GWG, GWG rate, and GWG in relation to the Institute of Medicine (IOM)'s recommendations, as compared with an iron-folic acid (IFA) tablet.

Methods

We conducted a randomized controlled trial in Burkina Faso, among pregnant women (15-40 y old) enrolled at <21 weeks of gestation. Women received either BEP and IFA (intervention) or IFA (control). Hemoglobin (g/dL) concentrations were measured at baseline and the third antenatal

SUBMITTER: Hanley-Cook G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9535447 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature