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Preterm labor

Human Preterm labor and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is one of the major causes of mortality among pregnant women. It is a serious general health issue all around the world. Preterm labor is defined as labor before 37th week of pregnancy and its prevalence is 5-13%. It may be an outcome a disease process that affects one or more of the three factors effective on fetus development namely maternal compartment, placenta, and fetus [1, 2]. The short/long-term consequences for the infant’s health include cerebral palsy, respiratory distress syndrome, neurodevelopmental impairment, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems [3]. Embryonic stage is a complicated stage in the development of human’s physical and mental structure. Post-natal life is highly influenced by what happens at this stage. Proper nutrition is a great contributor in one’s health afterward and the role of micronutrients in this regard is undeniable; still and in many cases, we do not have a clear picture of the effects of nutrition on the fetus’ health. There are several micronutrients that affect growth and development of the fetus and infant. In addition, several studies have been performed on the effects of micronutrients on pregnancy process in different countries [4-9]. Selenium (Se) is a key element for human’s health. It is found as a key element in the structure of selenoproteins such as selenocysteine. The proteins play a critical role in many biological processes such as antioxidants and the control of transcript factors including inflammatory cascade. Thereby, selenium is of essence for metabolism, growth, and neurological or immunological functions [10, 10].