

Size at birth, gestational age at birth, perinatal mortality and maternal anaemia (Hb < 11 g/ dl).

Iron folic acid groups received 60 mg iron and 400 mcg folic acid. Multiple‐micronutrient group received vitamin A 800 mcg, D 200 IU, E 10 mg, C 70 mg, B1 1.4 mg, B2 1.4 mg, niacin 18 mg, B6 1.9 mg, B12 2.6 mg, folic acid 400 mcg, iron 30 mg, zinc 15 mg, copper 2 mg, selenium 65 mcg and iodine 150 mcg. Multiple‐micronutrient groups (n = 1148), iron folic acid group (n = 1230). Pregnant women with gestational age < 16 weeks were eligible for enrolment. This cluster‐randomised trial was conducted in urban and rural areas in Pakistan.
