Happier Moms & Healthier Pregnancies!
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Every year over 11 million pregnant women in India have access to iron pills but do not take them.*
MamaBix was formulated in collaboration with pregnant women, nutritionists, and doctors to address this key issue of non-adherence where women don't stick to the routine of taking iron tablets. MamaBix are tasty, culturally familiar, and gentle. Pregnant women also report lesser side effects due to our special food formulation. *National Family Health Survey conducted in 2015-16. |
Each MamaBix pouch has
21 iron & folic acid rich biscuits.
(7 sachets of 3 biscuits each)
One sachet provides 60mg of elemental iron and 500mcg of folic acid (standard prophylactic dose during pregnancy as per India MOH and FOGSI guidelines) with added 120mg of Vitamin C and nearly 3gm of Protein.
Iron Intake Recommendations
Guidelines for Iron Intake for Pregnant Women |
Iron Per Day (2nd and 3rd Trimesters) |
Folic Acid Per Day |
World Health Organisation (WHO) |
60 mg |
400 mcg |
Ministry of Health, Govt. of India |
60 mg |
500 mcg |
FOGSI |
60 mg |
500 mcg |
>> MamaBix (1 sachet) |
60 mg |
500 mcg |
Patient Satisfaction
MamaBix are tasty and gentle. More than 70% of pregnant women prefer eating MamaBix iron-folic acid biscuits over iron pills.
More women were able to stick to the daily routine of eating a nutritious biscuit snack than swallowing pills, as it was a happier experience!
Read more of our patient reviews here.
Tips & Guidance for MamaBix
Q : How many MamaBix biscuits should I take?
A : Each biscuit contains 20 mg iron, and 3 biscuits equal 60mg of elemental iron, equivalent to 1 standard iron tablet. Depending on your iron requirement, you can adjust the number of biscuits you consume.
Q : Are these suitable for children?
A : The dosage per biscuit is formulated specifically for pregnant women. Hence, keeping out of reach of children is recommended.
Q : Can MamaBix be consumed with tea/coffee/dairy?
A : Since MamaBix biscuits contain iron, just like iron tablets, they should not be consumed with calcium tablets, dairy, tea or coffee. These prevent the absorption of iron.
A : Each biscuit contains 20 mg iron, and 3 biscuits equal 60mg of elemental iron, equivalent to 1 standard iron tablet. Depending on your iron requirement, you can adjust the number of biscuits you consume.
Q : Are these suitable for children?
A : The dosage per biscuit is formulated specifically for pregnant women. Hence, keeping out of reach of children is recommended.
Q : Can MamaBix be consumed with tea/coffee/dairy?
A : Since MamaBix biscuits contain iron, just like iron tablets, they should not be consumed with calcium tablets, dairy, tea or coffee. These prevent the absorption of iron.
