8 out of 10
Malaysian pregnant mothers are deficient in important nutrients.1,2
Studies have shown that most pregnant mothers in Malaysia did not achieve the recommended nutrient intake (RNI) for essential nutrients.1,2 
Learn more on how maternal milk helps to support this nutritional gap in the infographic below.
CALCIUM, FOLATE and PROTEIN are the key essential nutrients that Malaysian pregnant mothers lack.1,2
Percentage of pregnant mothers who did not achieve RNI for essential nutrients
  • Prevents pre-eclampsia and preterm births3
  • Builds strong bones and teeth4
  • Supports placenta's and foetus' overall growth and development4
  • Helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spine4
  • Supports healthy tissue production for developing child and the mother5
Nutritional adequacy becomes a challenge with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the rise:
Malaysia is ranked the 5th highest in GDM prevalence among 20 countries in Asia, with 18.5% prevalence rate.6
Risk factors of GDM include:6
  • History of previous GDM
  • Macrosomia
  • Congenital anomalies
  • Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2
  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Bridge nutritional gap with low glycaemic index (GI) maternal milk supplement
  • Study showed that maternal milk consumption during pregnancy may influence the adequacy of individual maternal dietary intake (i.e. energy, protein and calcium).7
  • Suitable for mothers with GDM & weight management: Drinking low GI maternal milk can help pregnant mothers meet their nutritional needs without gaining too much weight, hence reducing the risk of GDM.8
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Highest DHA
& Choline
to support foetus' brain development4,9
To help meet the recommended levels of folic acid, protein and calcium during pregnancy10,11
  • Lower in fat
    (82% less than full cream milk)
  • Low GI
    (GI < 55)12

▲Compared to other maternal milk brands in the market as of Jan 2022. Enfamama A+ provides 100 mg DHA per 100 g powder; ♦Compared to other maternal milk brands in the market as of Jan 2022. Enfamama A+ provides 560 mg Choline per 100 g powder.

References:
1. Abdul Manaf Z, Johari N, Lee YM, Ng SY, Chua KY, Loke WT. Nutritional status and nutritional knowledge of Malay pregnant women in selected private hospitals in Klang Valley. Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia 2014;12:53-62. 2. Sawal Hamid ZB, Rajikan R, Elias SM, Jamil NA. Utilization of a diet optimization model in ensuring adequate intake among pregnant women in Selangor, Malaysia. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019;16(23):4720. 3. World Health Organization. Guideline: calcium supplementation in pregnant women. 2013. 4. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Nutrition during pregnancy. Available at https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/nutrition- during- pregnancy#. Accessed on 2 August 2022. 5. Elango R, Ball RO. Protein and amino acid requirements during pregnancy. Adv Nutr. 2016;7(4):839S-44S. 6. Lee KW, Ching SM, Ramachandran V, et al. Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2018;18:494. 7. Mohd Shukri NA, Baba NF, Abu Samah NF. Maternal milk supplementation among pregnant women in Kuantan, Pahang. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences 2018;2(1):179-90. 8. Louie JC, Brand-Miller JC, Markovic TP, Ross GP, Moses RG. Glycemic index and pregnancy: a systematic literature review. J Nutr Metab. 2010;2010:282464. 9. Horrocks LA, Yeo YK. Health benefits of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Pharmacol Res. 1999;40(3):211-25. 10. Institute of Medicine. Dietary reference intakes: the essential guide to nutrient requirements. 2006. Available at http://www.nap.edu/catalog/ 11537.html. Accessed on 2 August 2022. 11. National Coordinating Committee on Food and Nutrition, Ministry of Health Malaysia. Recommended nutrient intakes for Malaysia. 2017. Available at https://nutrition.moh.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/FA-Buku-RNI.pdf. Accessed on 2 August 2022. 12. Data on file.

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