Longitudinal Changes in Blood Viscosity Are Correlated With Fetal Outcome

Zondervan, Hans A.; Oosting, J.; Smorenberg-Schoorl, M.E.; Treffers, P.E.

doi:10.3109/00016348809004215

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“…This theory is supported by evidence of the role of elevated blood viscosity for impaired efficiency of maternal blood flow (Ha et al, 2001). Increased blood viscosity is associated with decreased oxygen diffusion (Zondervan et al, 1988) and may interfere with the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. In addition, some toxicants from air pollutants could cross the placenta with direct effects on fetal development (Dejmek et al, 1999).…”

Section: Biological Mechanismsupporting

confidence: 49%

Air Pollution and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome

Leem¹,

Ha²

2011

Air Pollution - New Developments

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Section: Biological Mechanismsupporting

confidence: 49%

Air Pollution and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome

Leem¹,

Ha²

2011

Air Pollution - New Developments

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“…59,60 Indeed, high iron intake can have undesirable effects through diverse mechanisms including oxidative stress due to reactive oxygen species and, probably, by inducing hemoconcentration leading to elevated blood viscosity, poor placental perfusion, and risk of preeclampsia. [61][62][63][64] Risk of low birth weight, premature delivery, and of small-for-gestationalage deliveries have been documented among pregnant women with hemoconcentration, especially during the second and early third trimesters. 33,36,58,[65][66][67][68][69]…”

Section: How Do Maternal Iron Status and Health Influence Pregnancy Omentioning

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Iron endowment at birth: maternal iron status and other influences

Viteri

2011

Nutrition Reviews

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The iron endowment at birth depends, in large part, on the newborn's birth weight and gestational age. These are determined by many factors, some of which are maternal characteristics, including the following: maternal iron stores at her own birth and during her own early life, maternal growth and development, maternal age at conception, intergenesic intervals, maternal body characteristics and iron status at conception and during early pregnancy, gestational body weight gain, and iron status throughout gestation, particularly at conception and early pregnancy, and gestational body weight gain. Although less studied, paternal influences on the initiation and progression of pregnancy and on maternal environmental exposures are also important. Even though tools for the quantitative evaluation of women's iron status are very well developed, the quantitative estimation of body iron in the newborn and young infant remains a challenge. This article describes the crucial role played by the placenta in protecting the embryo and the fetus. In addition, neonatal health, particularly early in pregnancy, is briefly addressed, as are some important aspects of antenatal nutritional interventions that include iron.

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