Interrelationship of minerals in pregnant women and their neonates

Serum ionized calcium, total calcium, management, inorganic phosphorus, total protein, albumin and alkaline phosphates were determined in 30 non pregnant [controls] and 30 pregnant women delivering full term, full term low birth weight and preterm neonates [n=30 each]. Comparison of control non-pregnant with pregnant groups show significant differences. A statistically significant difference was observed in serum mineral levels of term neonates when compared with preterm neonates