Prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation is associated with improved maternal gestational weight gain: A prospective longitudinal study in Parepare, Indonesia.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to assess the association between prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) intake levels and gestational weight gain (GWG) recommendations in pregnant women in Indonesia.

Methods: We performed a population-based prospective cohort data collection during the rollout of MMS supplementation in Parepare, Indonesia. A total of 1216 pregnant women were enrolled and followed up until after delivery.

Prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation in the Parepare district, Indonesia; population characteristics and intake adherence.

Background: Micronutrient deficiencies among pregnant women remain highly prevalent in low and middle-income countries. Multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) has been proven more beneficial than standard iron-folic acid supplementation in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes. Limited data on adherence to MMS in pregnant women in programmatic settings is available.