ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF ZINC IN PERINATOLOGY

The review of literature presents data on the value of the zinc to the fetus and newborn. It is shown that there are no reliable biomarkers of zinc status during pregnancy. Mild to moderate deficiency is widespread in developing countries. Zinc deficiency adversely affects pregnancy and condition of a newborn. Hypertension is often recorded, there is an increase in risk of premature births, premature rupture of membranes, infectious complications, hemorrhage, perinatal mortality, congenital malformations, fetal growth is inhibited. A positive effect of prenatal zinc supplements on psychological development of newborns, their immune system is shown.