[HTML][HTML] Preconception maternal iron status is a risk factor for iron deficiency in infant rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)
GR Lubach, CL Coe - The Journal of nutrition, 2006 - Elsevier
Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency during pregnancy, and maternal
anemia has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. However, it is still not clear
how directly maternal iron status is linked to the infant's iron status postpartum. We
investigated the impact of maternal iron deficiency on the hematological status of infant
rhesus monkeys. Two groups of females, 8 iron deficient and 8 iron sufficient were assessed
through pregnancy and for 6 mo postpartum. At conception, 4 females in each group were …
anemia has been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. However, it is still not clear
how directly maternal iron status is linked to the infant's iron status postpartum. We
investigated the impact of maternal iron deficiency on the hematological status of infant
rhesus monkeys. Two groups of females, 8 iron deficient and 8 iron sufficient were assessed
through pregnancy and for 6 mo postpartum. At conception, 4 females in each group were …