Studies on human fetal tissues-II. Lipid composition of human fetal tissues in relation to gestational age, fetal size and maternal nutritional status

1988 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 272-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raksha S. Shah ◽  
R. Rajalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Lipid Composition ◽  
Maternal Nutritional Status ◽  
Fetal Tissues ◽  
Fetal Size ◽  
Human Fetal Tissues

scholarly journals Ascorbic acid concentration of human fetal tissues in relation to fetal size and gestational age

1989 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 601-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunita Zalani ◽  
R. Rajalakshmi ◽  
L. J. Parekh
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Brain Development ◽  
Acid Concentration ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Late Gestation ◽  
Ascorbic Acid Concentration ◽  
Fetal Tissues ◽  
Fetal Size ◽  
Human Fetal Tissues ◽  
The Brain

1. Studies were carried out on the distribution of ascorbic acid in human fetal tissues with the progress of gestation.2. Fetuses and stillborn babies varying in gestational age from 12 to 38 weeks were obtained from various Baroda hospitals. Ascorbic acid levels were determined in selected tissues: brain, adrenal, liver, kidney, lung, heart and placenta.3. Ascorbic acid concentration in the brain was higher than that in the adrenal at all gestational ages, suggesting the importance of this vitamin in brain development. The concentrations of this vitamin in liver, kidney, lung and placenta were comparable, but that in the heart tended to be lower. In all the tissues, there was a fall in ascorbic acid during late gestation. However, the levels in tissues of stillborn babies were higher than those reported for adults.

Isolation of Nuclear Fractions from Human Fetal Tissues

Pharmacology ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.M. Pacifici ◽  
H. Glaumann ◽  
A. Rane°
Keyword(s):  
Fetal Tissues ◽  
Human Fetal Tissues

scholarly journals Diet Quality Is Associated with a High Newborn Size and Reduction in the Risk of Low Birth Weight and Small for Gestational Age in a Group of Mexican Pregnant Women: An Observational Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1853
Author(s):  
María A. Reyes-López. ◽  
Carla P. González-Leyva ◽  
Ameyalli M. Rodríguez-Cano ◽  
Carolina Rodríguez-Hernández ◽  
Eloisa Colin-Ramírez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Small For Gestational Age ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Newborn Size

A high-quality diet during pregnancy may have positive effects on fetal growth and nutritional status at birth, and it may modify the risk of developing chronic diseases later in life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between diet quality and newborn nutritional status in a group of pregnant Mexican women. As part of the ongoing Mexican prospective cohort study, OBESO, we studied 226 healthy pregnant women. We adapted the Alternated Healthy Eating Index-2010 for pregnancy (AHEI-10P). The association between maternal diet and newborn nutritional status was investigated by multiple linear regression and logistic regression models. We applied three 24-h recalls during the second half of gestation. As the AHEI-10P score improved by 5 units, the birth weight and length increased (β = 74.8 ± 35.0 g and β = 0.3 ± 0.4 cm, respectively, p < 0.05). Similarly, the risk of low birth weight (LBW) and small for gestational age (SGA) decreased (OR: 0.47, 95%CI: 0.27–0.82 and OR: 0.55, 95%CI: 0.36–0.85, respectively). In women without preeclampsia and/or GDM, the risk of stunting decreased as the diet quality score increased (+5 units) (OR: 0.62, 95%IC: 0.40–0.96). A high-quality diet during pregnancy was associated with a higher newborn size and a reduced risk of LBW and SGA in this group of pregnant Mexican women.

scholarly journals Effect of Maternal Nutritional Status and Mode of Delivery on Zinc and Iron Stores at Birth

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 860
Author(s):  
Oraporn Dumrongwongsiri ◽  
Pattanee Winichagoon ◽  
Nalinee Chongviriyaphan ◽  
Umaporn Suthutvoravut ◽  
Veit Grote ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cord Blood ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Maternal Blood ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Iron Stores ◽  
Maternal Nutritional Status ◽  
Blood Zinc

Zinc and iron deficiencies among infants aged under 6 months may be related with nutrient store at birth. This study aimed to investigate the association between zinc and iron stores at birth with maternal nutritional status and intakes during pregnancy. 117 pregnant women were enrolled at the end of second trimester and followed until delivery. Clinical data during pregnancy, including pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and at parturition were collected from medical record. Zinc and iron intakes were estimated from a food frequency questionnaire. Serum zinc and ferritin were determined in maternal blood at enrollment and cord blood. Mean cord blood zinc and ferritin were 10.8 ± 2.6 µmol/L and 176 ± 75.6 µg/L, respectively. Cord blood zinc was associated with pre-pregnancy BMI (adj. ß 0.150; p = 0.023) and serum zinc (adj. ß 0.115; p = 0.023). Cord blood ferritin was associated with pre-pregnancy BMI (adj. ß −5.231; p = 0.009). Cord blood zinc and ferritin were significantly higher among those having vaginal delivery compared to cesarean delivery (adj. ß 1.376; p = 0.007 and 32.959; p = 0.028, respectively). Maternal nutritional status and mode of delivery were significantly associated with zinc and iron stores at birth. Nutrition during preconception and pregnancy should be ensured to build adequate stores of nutrients for infants.

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