Maternal –cord blood vitamin C status and its relation to fetal growth and placental apoptosis
Conclusion Maternal vitamin C level has a significant positive impact on neonatal anthropometry and placental weight while negatively correlating with placental apoptosis. This denotes an important role of vitamin C in fetal and placental growth during pregnancy.
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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