CRN Foundation, the educational arm of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), along with six member companies created a Prenatal Nutrition Center, which debuted at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting 2024 in San Francisco, CA.

The participating member companies are Balchem, Church & Dwight Co., dsm-firmenich, Kemin Human Nutrition and Health, OmniActive Health Technologies and Pharmavite. The partnership aims to showcase the latest research and developments in prenatal nutrition, serving as a hub for health care professionals to learn about the critical role of prenatal supplements during pregnancy, the association said.

The Prenatal Nutrition Center, located at Booth 113, provided educational materials focused on key ingredients for prenatal supplements and addressing nutrient gaps that are prevalent during pregnancy. CRN and member companies were available to discuss the benefits and latest advancements in prenatal supplements.

There was also be an education session during the show titled “Front and Center with Prenatal Supplements: What the Science Says, and What HCPs Need to Know.” The seminar featured Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, MS, MBA, FACOG, FAIUM and Michael McBurney, PhD, FASN, FCBS-SCN who will discuss the science of prenatal supplements and what health care providers need to know to advise their patients effectively.

“CRN is thrilled that our members with products and expertise in this space have come together in such a meaningful collaboration to offer this important resource to ACOG attendees this year,” said Andrea Wong, senior vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs at CRN. “Our equal partnership will all of them at ACOG is sure to advance awareness around prenatal health and nutrition.”

For more information, visit CRN’s website or ACOG’s website.