BLOOD LEAD LEVEL IN PRETERM AND FULL-TERM DELIVERING WOMEN AND THEIR NEONATES

Abstract

This work was carried out on 100 pregnant women who were categorized into two groups: l) Full-term pregnant w°-men (> 37 weeks).

2) Pre-term pregnant women(< 37 weeks).

The studied groups were subjected to:

1) Complete history taking including age, gestational age, parity, residence, occupation, active or passive smoking . Alcohol consumption, use of black eye make-up (Kho}), ... etc.

2) Clinical examination including pulse, temperature, blood ' • pressure, fundal level, .... etc.

3) Apgar score was done for the neonates by the obstetric - staff. 4) Complete blood picture.

5) Serum iron, TIBC, ferritin and serum calcium,

6) Whole blood lead level.

The results of the study can be summarized in_ the following:

• A significant difference (P<0.05) between maternal and neonatal cord blood lead level in pre-term and fult-term groups .

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