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Zinc insufficiency during pregnancy. A review
JOGN Nursing; Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
|March 1, 1981
Summary
Zinc deficiency impacts childbirth and offspring development. Identifying at-risk pregnant individuals, such as vegetarians and those with absorption issues, is crucial for nurses to provide essential dietary guidance.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nutritional Science
- Maternal and Child Health
Background:
- Zinc is vital for fetal development and successful parturition.
- Pregnancy increases zinc requirements, making deficiency a concern.
- Certain maternal groups face elevated risks of zinc insufficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the risks of zinc deficiency in pregnancy.
- To identify specific populations at risk for zinc insufficiency.
- To emphasize the role of nurses in risk identification and dietary counseling.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on zinc's role in pregnancy.
- Identification of high-risk groups based on dietary and physiological factors.
- Focus on nursing interventions for nutritional support.
Main Results:
- Zinc deficiency is linked to parturition complications.
- Offspring growth and development are negatively affected by maternal zinc deficiency.
- Key at-risk groups include vegetarians, alcoholics, teenagers, those with multiple pregnancies, and individuals with impaired zinc absorption.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must recognize pregnant individuals at risk for zinc deficiency.
- Dietary counseling is a critical nursing intervention for preventing adverse outcomes.
- Adequate zinc status is essential for healthy pregnancy and offspring development.