Impact of asphyxia on red blood cell folate concentration levels in newborns.

Objectives: To determine whether red blood cell (RBC) folate concentration levels are correlated with the occurrence of neonatal asphyxia and to study the effects of gestational age, gender, and mode of delivery on RBC folate concentration levels in newborns.

Background: Asphyxia is one of the frequent causes of morbidity and mortality of newborns. Severe perinatal asphyxia can arise due to many factors.

Amount of folic acid in different types of nutrition used in the neonatal period.

Background: Folic acid is one of the important supplements for adequate development during pregnancy. A higher intake of folic acid during pregnancy and lactation is recommended.

Methods: In prospective study the group of premature newborns (n = 52) and the type of nutrition were observed.