Objectives To (1) describe micronutrient intakes among women of reproductive age living in
Mumbai slums;(2) assess the adequacy of these intakes compared with reference values;(3) …

Micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent among pregnant women, infants, and young
children because of their high nutrient needs relative to energy intake. In resource poor …

Small‐quantity lipid‐based nutrient supplements (SQ‐LNS) have been studied in efficacy
and effectiveness trials, but little is known about how parents perceive the products and their …

The objective of this study was to identify trends and change in micronutrient
supplementation (MNS) knowledge across pregnancy and post-partum and to assess the …

Background Maternal micronutrient deficits during preconception and pregnancy may
persist during lactation and compromise human milk composition. Objective We measured …

Adequate nutrition during breastfeeding is crucial for ensuring the good health of mothers
and babies. Despite the high energy and nutrient demands of breastfeeding, lactating …

• This guidance provides an overview of the steps and methods used to conduct formative
research for improved acceptability and utilization of MMS on the part of pregnant women …

Background Inadequate intake of micronutrients in lactating women was prevalent
worldwide. In particular, to our knowledge, there has been little report concerning Ethiopian …

Maternal supplementation in lactation could be an effective approach for improving breast
milk quality in populations consuming poor quality diets. To determine acute effects of …