Iodine Deficiency, Pregnancy
Conditions
Brief summary
Recent studies have found, in both developed and developing countries, there is still a considerable number of pregnant women in iodine deficiency status.Our overall aim is to monitor iodine status of pregnant women in China, and to examine the correlation between maternal urine iodine concentration (UIC) and newborn physical development level.
Detailed description
Background: Recent studies have found, in both developed and developing countries, there is still a considerable number of pregnant women in iodine deficiency status. Our overall aim is to monitor iodine status of pregnant women in China, and to examine the correlation between maternal urine iodine concentration (UIC) and newborn physical development level. Design: prospective cohort study Methods: During August - December 2015,250 participants(28-32 weeks' gestation) were selected to participate in the study.The investigators collect the spot urine samples(n=750) once every two weeks. Setting: Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine. Participants: 150 normal pregnant women and 100 pregnant women with gestational diabetes (28-32 weeks' gestation) and their newborns were selected to participate the study.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 22-35 years, * 28-32 weeks' gestation,
Exclusion criteria
* a known history of thyroid disease in the non-pregnant state and previous.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| urinary iodine (UI) concentrations | up to three months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| thyroid stimulating hormone level of newborns | up to three months | — |
| daily iodine intake of pregnant women | up to three months | Daily iodine intake was estimated using the total diet study approach |
Countries
China