Assessment of the maternal key micronutrient supply and its correlation with cord blood parameters in twin pregnancies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple pregnancy constitutes a large metabolic expense, so women with twin pregnancies and neonates born as twins might be at risk for micronutrient deficiencies. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the supplementation used and supply with key micronutrients: iron, vitamin B12, folic acid and vitamin D in women with twin pregnancies and the correlations with cord blood indicators.

Methods

Maternal and cord blood samples were collected from 51 patients with twin pregnancies and 102 newborns born from those pregnancies between October 2020 and September 2023. Ferritin, vitamin B12, folic acid and vitamin D metabolites concentrations were measured. Additionally, the patients completed a questionnaire regarding pre-and intragestational supplementation.

SUBMITTER: Zgliczynska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11895532 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature