In the study, mothers who had very high blood levels of
folate at delivery were twice as likely to have a child with autism compared to mothers with normal folate levels.
Not exact matches
CHPs make two to three ante natal visits to educate the expectant moms, check for danger signs and risk factors, encourage ANC checks
at health centers, promote the use of iron
folate and a healthy diet, prophylaxis for malaria, and help clients plan for their
delivery and newborn care.
Folate and Other B Vitamins
Folate deficiency
at the time of conception can cause neural tube defects in infants, and maternal zinc deficiency is associated with preterm
delivery, low birth weight, and increased infant mortality.