Assessment of parameters of physical growth of the newborn in relation to maternal supplementation with iron alone or with some biological additives
Khashaba, A.A.; El-Shobaki, F.A.; El-Basousy, M.M.; Fahmi, H.A.; Osman, E.; El-Shafie, M.M.
Gazette of the Egyptian Paediatric Association 24(1-2): 59-68
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 1110-6638 PMID: 1024857 Document Number: 98997
Intrauterine growth charts were used for the assessment of physical growth of newborn infants in relation to maternal supplementation. Iron alone or with other additives (Copper, folic acid, ascorbic acid) were given during different trimesters of pregnancy. The study revealed that iron supplementation with or without other additives has an effective role in improving the haematological pattern in the neonates who also achieved better physical growth particularly with early supplementation with iron and ascorbic acid. Therefore, such supplementation is recommended.