THE EFFECT OF MATERNAL OBESITY ON FETAL IRON TRANSFER
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Objectives: 1.To demonstrates the effect of maternal obesity and fetal iron transfer by taking pregnant women in three groups based on their BMI. 2. To correlate the effect of inflammatory mediators in early pregnancy on cord blood iron status. 3. To sensitize the women to reduce their weight before contemplating for next pregnancy. Study Design: Prospective cross sectional cohort study. Population And Sample: All pregnant women with singleton pregnancy without known medical complications. Methods: In first trimester during first visit after confirmation of pregnancy, the pregnant women were divided into three groups based on the BMI. 90 eligible pregnant women were taken and it was conducted for one year. The pregnant women with complications inherent to pregnancy were excluded. In second trimester maternal CRP was done and during delivery cord blood iron profile was done. OUTCOME: The effect of inflammatory mediators on cord blood iron profile in relation to BMI of pregnant women was established.
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R. DURGA
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