Newborn bone density and health care during pregnancy

Abstract

  present, there is still a lack of normal values for bone mineral density in newborns and infants at home and abroad, and there is even a lack of reports on using bone density methods to observe bone development and diseases in newborns and infants. This article used a single-photon bone densitometer to measure 110 cases. The bone density of the normal maternal ulna and radius and the tibia and fibula of the newborn were also measured. The bone density of some premature infants was also measured. Nutrient supply during pregnancy, calcium supplementation, sun exposure, exercise and other factors have an impact on the bone density of the newborn. The influence of density has also been analyzed by multi-factor analysis. The results show that the bone density value of premature twin fetuses is significantly lower than that of full-term normal newborns. Appropriate calcium supplementation during pregnancy has a significant impact on the bone density of mothers and infants. The mother does not take calcium during pregnancy. The bone density of the radius and ulna of mothers who took calcium supplements was significantly lower than that of those who took calcium supplements, and the bone density of their newborns was also significantly lower. Multi-factor progressive regression analysis also found that maternal nutritional supply during pregnancy has a positive impact on newborns, so Promoting health care during pregnancy, taking appropriate amounts of calcium and cod liver oil, and strengthening nutrition during pregnancy are powerful guarantees for promoting the growth and development of newborns.
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