Infant Health

    Written by:
    Brady Holmer
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Infancy is the period from birth until 2 years of age. Infant health refers to a healthy pregnancy, lack of pregnancy complications, and healthy nutrition and breastfeeding during this stage of life when rapid growth and change occur.

    2,121,241 participants in 11 trials and 16 meta-analyses

    Examine Database: Infant Health

    Research FeedRead all studies

    Examine Database References

    1. Iron Absorption - J K Friel, R E Serfass, P V Fennessey, L V Miller, W L Andrews, B S Simmons, G F Downton, P G KwaElevated intakes of zinc in infant formulas don not interfere with iron absorption in premature infantsJ Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.(1998 Sep)
    2. Infant Growth - Lassi ZS, Kurji J, Oliveira CS, Moin A, Bhutta ZAZinc supplementation for the promotion of growth and prevention of infections in infants less than six months of age.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Apr-08)
    3. Infant Growth - Belal Alshaikh, Moaaz Abo Zeed, Kamran Yusuf, Madhusudan Guin, Tanis FentonEffect of enteral zinc supplementation on growth and neurodevelopment of preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysisJ Perinatol.(2021 May 18)
    4. Preterm Birth Risk - Carducci B, Keats EC, Bhutta ZAZinc supplementation for improving pregnancy and infant outcome.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2021-Mar-16)
    5. Blood Pressure - Crowther CA, Hiller JE, Pridmore B, Bryce R, Duggan P, Hague WM, Robinson JSCalcium supplementation in nulliparous women for the prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm birth: an Australian randomized trial. FRACOG and the ACT Study GroupAust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol.(1999 Feb)
    6. Pre-Eclampsia Risk - Hofmeyr GJ, Lawrie TA, Atallah AN, Duley L, Torloni MRCalcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problemsCochrane Database Syst Rev.(2014 Jun 24)
    7. Pre-Eclampsia Risk - Villar J, Abdel-Aleem H, Merialdi M, Mathai M, Ali MM, Zavaleta N, Purwar M, Hofmeyr J, Nguyen TN, Campódonico L, Landoulsi S, Carroli G, Lindheimer M, World Health Organization Calcium Supplementation for the Prevention of Preeclampsia Trial GroupWorld Health Organization randomized trial of calcium supplementation among low calcium intake pregnant womenAm J Obstet Gynecol.(2006 Mar)
    8. Blood Pressure - Rizza S, Tesauro M, Cardillo C, Galli A, Iantorno M, Gigli F, Sbraccia P, Federici M, Quon MJ, Lauro DFish oil supplementation improves endothelial function in normoglycemic offspring of patients with type 2 diabetesAtherosclerosis.(2009 Oct)
    9. Milk Production - Turkyılmaz C, Onal E, Hirfanoglu IM, Turan O, Koç E, Ergenekon E, Atalay YThe effect of galactagogue herbal tea on breast milk production and short-term catch-up of birth weight in the first week of lifeJ Altern Complement Med.(2011 Feb)
    10. Milk Production - Vida Ghasemi, Masoomeh Kheirkhah, Mohsen VahediThe Effect of Herbal Tea Containing Fenugreek Seed on the Signs of Breast Milk Sufficiency in Iranian Girl InfantsIran Red Crescent Med J.(2015 Aug 15)
    11. Milk Production - Reena Ravi, Jasmine JosephEffect of fenugreek on breast milk production and weight gain among Infants in the first week of lifeClinical Epidemiology and Global Health.()
    12. Cortisol - Tiffany Field, Tory Field, Christy Cullen, Shay Largie, Miguel Diego, Saul Schanberg, Cynthia KuhnLavender bath oil reduces stress and crying and enhances sleep in very young infantsEarly Hum Dev.(2008 Jun)
    13. Parathyroid Hormone - David D Chandy, Jahnavi Kare, Shakal N Singh, Anjoo Agarwal, Vinita Das, Urmila Singh, V Ramesh, Vijayalakshmi BhatiaEffect of vitamin D supplementation, directly or via breast milk for term infants, on serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D and related biochemistry, and propensity to infection: a randomised placebo-controlled trialBr J Nutr.(2016 Jul)
    14. Cervix Readiness (Pregnancy) - Roghaieh Sadi, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Yousef Javadzadeh, Afkham Ahmadi-BonabiEffect of Saffron (Fan Hong Hua) On the Readiness of The Uterine Cervix In Term Pregnancy: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized TrialIran Red Crescent Med J.(2016 Jun 20)
    15. Infant Growth - Verner A, Craig S, McGuire WEffect of taurine supplementation on growth and development in preterm or low birth weight infants.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2007-Oct-17)
    16. Infant Growth - Keats EC, Oh C, Chau T, Khalifa DS, Imdad A, Bhutta ZAEffects of vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, birth, child health and development outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.Campbell Syst Rev.(2021-Jun)
    17. Infant Birth Weight - Hansen R, Sejer EPF, Holm C, Schroll JBIron supplements in pregnant women with normal iron status: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand.(2023-Sep)
    18. Retinal Function - Du Y, He Y, Wang YL, Zhou JG, Chen CThe efficacy and safety of inositol supplementation in preterm infants to prevent retinopathy of prematurity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Ophthalmol.(2019-Jun-25)
    19. Infant Death Risk - Darlow BA, Graham PJ, Rojas-Reyes MXVitamin A supplementation to prevent mortality and short- and long-term morbidity in very low birth weight infants.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2016-Aug-22)
    20. Infant Death Risk - Mayo-Wilson E, Imdad A, Herzer K, Yakoob MY, Bhutta ZAVitamin A supplements for preventing mortality, illness, and blindness in children aged under 5: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ.(2011-Aug-25)
    21. Infant Death Risk - Aamer Imdad, Zunirah Ahmed, Zulfiqar A BhuttaVitamin A supplementation for the prevention of morbidity and mortality in infants one to six months of ageCochrane Database Syst Rev.(2016 Sep 28)
    22. Infant Death Risk - Imdad A, Mayo-Wilson E, Haykal MR, Regan A, Sidhu J, Smith A, Bhutta ZAVitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2022-Mar-16)
    23. Infant Death Risk - Haider BA, Sharma R, Bhutta ZANeonatal vitamin A supplementation for the prevention of mortality and morbidity in term neonates in low and middle income countries.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2017-Feb-24)
    24. Infant Death Risk - Rakshasbhuvankar AA, Pillow JJ, Simmer KN, Patole SKVitamin A supplementation in very-preterm or very-low-birth-weight infants to prevent morbidity and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.Am J Clin Nutr.(2021-Dec-01)
    25. Lung Function - Phattraprayoon N, Ungtrakul T, Soonklang K, Susantitaphong POral vitamin A supplementation in preterm infants to improve health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PLoS One.(2022)
    26. Neural tube defect risk - De-Regil LM, Peña-Rosas JP, Fernández-Gaxiola AC, Rayco-Solon PEffects and safety of periconceptional oral folate supplementation for preventing birth defects.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2015-Dec-14)
    27. Skin Quality - Tiryaki Ö, Zengin H, Çınar N, Karabay M, Caner İ, Güçlü EComparison of Coconut and Sunflower Seed Oils in Improving the Skin Integrity and Weight Gain of Infants in the Neonatal ICU.Adv Skin Wound Care.(2024 Nov-Dec 01)