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Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) supplementation during pregnancy or labour for maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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BACKGROUND Vitamin B6 plays vital roles in numerous metabolic processes in the human body, such as nervous system development and functioning. It has been associated with some benefits in non-randomised studies, such as higher Apgar scores, higher birthweights, and reduced incidence of pre-eclampsia and preterm birth. Recent studies also suggest a protection against certain congenital malformations. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the clinical effects of vitamin B6 supplementation during pregnancy and/or labour. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group Trials Register…
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BACKGROUND Vitamin B6 plays vital roles in numerous metabolic processes in the human body, such as nervous system development and functioning. It has been associated with some benefits in non-randomised studies, such as higher Apgar scores, higher bi…