Relationship Between Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency and Newborn Anthropometry: Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency and Newborn Anthropometry

Ayesha  Ahmed; Shazia  Memon; Farzana  Shaikh; Fahmida  Parveen

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v4i06.886

Authors

Ayesha Ahmed Department of Peadiatrics, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Shazia Memon Department of Peadiatrics, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Farzana Shaikh Department of Peadiatrics, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Fahmida Parveen Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i06.886

Keywords:

Vitamin D, Anthropometric Measurements, Newborn, Vitamin D Deficiency

Abstract

Intrauterine development restriction and low birth weight in the newborn are two negative pregnancy outcomes that can result from maternal hypovitaminosis D. Objective: To determine the association between maternal vitamin D level and neonatal anthropometry (birth-weight, birth length and head circumference). Methods: This cross-sectional research was conducted in Post-Natal Ward of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Hyderabad/Jamshoro, after getting official permission from July 2021 to Dec 2021. Healthy Mothers with alive Newborn aged < 24 hours were enrolled via Non-probability, convenience sampling. After taking due approval and written informed consent from mothers. Data were collected into a structured questionnaire, containing enquiries pertaining to basic biodata, sociodemographic details, Vitamin D levels, and anthropometric measurements of baby. Results: The mean age of the mothers was 26.82 (SD ± 7.4) years, predominantly hailing from urban areas (78.5%), with a mean BMI of 23.702 kg/m²(SD ± 4.32). A low birth weight was reported in 53% while very low birth weight was reported in 4% of the cases. Majority of neonates were found to be of small for gestational age irrespective of their gestational age of delivery. Conclusions: In compared to babies whose mothers had adequate levels of vitamin D, the study reported that babies of moms with lower levels of vitamin D have smaller birth weights and are smaller for gestational age

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