A Longitudinal Observational Study on Micronutrient (Zinc) in Antenatal Women in Tertiary Center of Central Hospital, Bhopal

Abstract

Background: Zinc is the crucial micronutrient that is essential for the normal embryogenesis process. It also
supports fetal brain development during pregnancy, as well as with being an assist to the mother during labour.
Changes in zinc homeostasis have been related to several outcomes in pregnancy including prolonged labour, fetal
growth restriction, fetal death, preeclampsia, and preterm birth.
Aim: Aim of this study was to evaluate the level of zinc in 1st to 3rd trimester of pregnant women.
Material and Methods: The present study conducted at Department of Biochemistry and collaboration with the
Department of Obs. & Gynaecology LN Medical College & J.K.Hospital. Total 300 cases attended from ANC
Clinic were screened for the study. Estimation of serum zinc concentration was done by automated colorimetric
kit method.
Results: Findings were, that there was significantly decrease in serum zinc concentration (p<0.05) in 1st to 3rd
trimester of pregnancy period.
Conclusion: Zinc is most important micronutrient for the proper course of pregnancy and fetal development.
Any changes in their concentrations can leads to adverse pregnancy outcomes. Therefor serum zinc concentration
should be investigated, thereby reducing adverse pregnancy outcome.