Several factors can contribute to neonatal hypocalcemia:
- Prematurity: Premature infants have underdeveloped parathyroid glands and lower stores of calcium. - Maternal Diabetes: Infants of diabetic mothers are at higher risk due to potential parathyroid gland dysfunction. - Birth Asphyxia: Oxygen deprivation at birth can impair calcium regulation. - Hypoparathyroidism: Congenital or acquired hypoparathyroidism can lead to insufficient parathyroid hormone production, affecting calcium levels. - Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency: Low vitamin D levels in mothers can lead to insufficient calcium absorption in newborns.
