Empowering Mothers Micronutrients in Pregnancy Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are essential nutrients required in tiny amounts for healthy growth, disease prevention, and wellbeing across all life stages. They have a particularly significant role during pregnancy. Two in every three women of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are already deficient in several key micronutrients, and the problem is likely even more severe among pregnant women. The daily requirements of vitamins and minerals during pregnancy increase by as much as 50%. For example, a non-pregnant woman needs 150 μg of iodine, but a pregnant woman needs 220 μg (+47%) of this nutrient. During pregnancy, prenatal multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) are provided to pregnant women to prevent micronutrient deficiencies and ensure healthier pregnancy outcomes. Since 2021, MMS have been included in the World Health Organization (WHO) List of Essential Medicines (EML), based on their efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness, as they are considered essential from a public health perspective. Countries around the world are at various stages of introducing and providing MMS to pregnant women. New Insights into Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation During Pregnancy