Measuring Mecury Levels in Mothers and Newborns

Our study showed that 203 newborns (13%) and 176 mothers (11.2%) had mercury concentrations higher than the reference dose of 8 μg / L of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (US EPA, 2007). However, there is evidence that this limit should be lowered to account for pharmacokinetic variability in umbilical cord: maternal ratios (Stern and Smith, 2003). The German Federal Environment Bureau has set a new revised mercury standard value of 0 μg / l for women (18 to 69 years old) who consume at least three fish per month (Wilhelm et al., 2004).

Infants born to young mothers who are not fully developed know that their birth weight is low. The nutrient level of pregnant women during pregnancy affects the size and composition of newborn babies. Maternal iodine deficiency usually leads to offspring encephalopathy and in some cases may cause physical and mental retardation. This will affect the ability of your child to demonstrate its full potential. In 2011, UNICEF reported that 30% of households in developing countries do not consume iodized salt, of which 41 million households were still able to prevent iodine deficiency. The body form of the mother is closely related to the body shape of the newborn.

On September 26, 1996, the newborn law, including important protection for mothers and newborns during hospitalization, was passed. The newborn law is managed by the Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Health and Human Services. The newborn law affects the time when you and your newborn are hospitalized after childbirth. Associated Health Insurance, Insurance Companies and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) under the Newborn Act can not limit hospitalization benefits related to childbirth to 48 hours after vaginal delivery or 96 hours after caesarean section. However, after consulting with you, your doctor may decide to give you or your newborn in advance.