Two New Studies Add to Evidence to Support Introduction of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) in Pregnancy over Iron Folic Acid (IFA)

The MMS in Pregnancy Technical Advisory Group, hosted by New York Academy of Sciences, has conducted two comprehensive analyses to examine the effect of antenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) vs. iron and folic acid (IFA) on 1) third trimester maternal anemia and iron status outcomes, and 2) neonatal mortality. The goal of both studies was to address the possible concerns related to use of MMS with 30 mg of iron vs. IFA with 60 mg of iron.