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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Maternal and Cord Blood Serum Levels of Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Healthy Pregnant Jordanian Women
Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine, Volume 17, No. 1, Year 2004
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Altered plasma levels of zinc, copper, and iron during pregnancy are known to have profound effects on pregnant women and their neonates. The status of these elements is not known in pregnant women in Jordan. During the three trimesters of pregnancy, blood specimens were collected from 186 healthy pregnant women aged 17-45 years and from cord blood of 92 of their neonates. The mean neonatal birth weight was 3.34 ± 0.44 kg. Maternal and cord blood serum levels of zinc, copper, and iron were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry, and hemoglobin concentration was determined by hematology cell counter. The results indicate significantly lower serum zinc levels and higher copper and iron levels in cord blood than in maternal blood. During the three trimesters of pregnancy, the serum levels of zinc and copper significantly decreased and increased, respectively, whereas the levels of serum iron were unchanged. Significant positive correlation was observed only between zinc levels of cord blood and birth weight. During third trimester, the mean serum levels of zinc and iron were significantly lower in anemic pregnant women (group I: Hb less than 11.0 g/dL, n = 36) than that in nonanemic pregnant women (group II: Hb > or = 11.0 g/dL, n = 56). There was no noticeable difference between group I and group II regarding cord blood parameters on one hand and neonatal birth weight on the other hand. Similar significant positive correlation was observed between serum zinc levels of cord blood and birth weight in both groups. These results indicate that Jordanian women during pregnancy follow a well-balanced and adequate diet regime. © 2004 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Authors & Co-Authors
Awadallah, Samir
Jordan, Zarqa
Hashemite University
Abu-Elteen, Khaled H.
Jordan, Zarqa
Hashemite University
Elkarmi, A. Z.
Jordan, Zarqa
Hashemite University
Qaraein, S. H.
Jordan, Amman
Obstet. and Gynecol. Private Clinic
Salem, Nuha M.
Jordan, Zarqa
Hashemite University
Mubarak, Mohammad S.
Jordan, Amman
The University of Jordan
Statistics
Citations: 50
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1002/jtra.10032
ISSN:
0896548X
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Participants Gender
Female