Siddiqi Nazish, Iqbal Romaina
Department of Epidemiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA.
J Pak Med Assoc. 2008 May;58(5):265-6.
Maternal postpartum vitamin A supplementation is a safe and effective practice to replenish maternal vitamin A stores after delivery and in addition to provide the breastfeeding newborn with sufficient vitamin A. This strategy has been implemented in many countries around the world where Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is prevalent. Recently, this supplementation has also been suggested by the Ministry of Health, Pakistan. In the light of literature available to date on VAD, we have attempted to appraise the need for this supplementation in Pakistan.
产后补充维生素A是一种安全有效的做法，可在分娩后补充产妇的维生素A储备，并为母乳喂养的新生儿提供足够的维生素A。这一策略已在世界上许多维生素A缺乏症（VAD）普遍存在的国家实施。最近，巴基斯坦卫生部也建议进行这种补充。根据目前关于维生素A缺乏症的文献，我们试图评估巴基斯坦进行这种补充的必要性。
