Micronutrient dynamics and deficiency risk across pregnancy and postpartum in a Slovak cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the dynamics in blood concentrations of vitamins (A, B6, B12, D, E,), trace elements such as selenium, magnesium, zinc, and iron (transferrin), and metabolite homocysteine during pregnancy and postpartum.

Design

Cross-sectional, national cohort study conducted between January and June 2024.

Setting

Slovakia.

Population

Pregnant and postpartum women.

Methods

From venous blood and capillary dry blood spot micronutrients were analysed using standard biochemical and biophysical methods.

Main outcome measures

Group differences in blood micronutrient levels across pregnancy and postpartum.

Results

Our findings reveal significant differences in maternal micronutrient levels across pregnancy and postpartum. While some nutrients,

SUBMITTER: Kristufkova A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410874 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature