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Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers deficient in iodine
The Conversation, Vol.19 November
The Conversation Media Group
2012
Abstract
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers may be deficient in iodine, according to new research.
The study of 587 new mothers involved an initial interview and follow-up interviews at four, ten, 16, 22, 40 and 52 weeks postpartum.
Researchers found that 80% of new mothers took a folic acid supplement during pregnancy and 21% took an iron supplement. No mothers reported taking iodine supplements.
Doctors in Australia recommend a daily intake of iodine during pregnancy and breastfeeding to ensure sufficient iodine content in the milk for optimal child development, particularly of the nervous system.
Details
- Title
- Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers deficient in iodine
- Authors/Creators
- Murdoch University (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- The Conversation, Vol.19 November
- Publisher
- The Conversation Media Group
- Identifiers
- 991005543839907891
- Copyright
- The Author
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Chiropractic and Sports Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Other
- Publisher URL
- http://theconversation.com/au
- Resource Sub-type
- Nonrefereed Article
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