MCGL Report: BEP Supplementation

The report discusses the importance of balanced energy protein (BEP) supplementation during pregnancy, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where underweight pregnant women are at risk of delivering preterm, low birthweight, and/or small for gestational age infants. The report provides an overview of the evidence supporting BEP supplementation, including its impact on birth outcomes, and discusses the enabling environment, service readiness, and program considerations for introducing BEP supplementation into antenatal care platforms.