The effect of maternal glucose metabolism, iron, vitamin B12 and folate status on pregnancy outcomes

  • Ramoteme L Mamabolo
  • Marianne Alberts
  • Naomi S Levitt

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect and consequences of certain maternal factors (nutritional, sociodemographic and glucose metabolism) on pregnancy outcome of women recruited during the third trimester.

Author Biographies

Ramoteme L Mamabolo
Medical Sciences Department, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, Limpopo, and School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Science, North-West University, Potchefstroom, North-West. MSc, MPH
Marianne Alberts
Medical Sciences Department, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, Limpopo. PhD
Naomi S Levitt
Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town. MD
How to Cite
Mamabolo, R., Alberts, M., & Levitt, N. (1). The effect of maternal glucose metabolism, iron, vitamin B12 and folate status on pregnancy outcomes. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 19(3). Retrieved from http://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/147
Section
Original Research