Low vitamin D levels in pregnancy are associated with worse outcomes than no vitamin deficiency; however, supplementation does not conclusively improve outcomes (SOR: B, meta‐analyses of observational studies and RCTs). The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists...
lower mean calcium level (8.30±1.46mg/dl) when compared to those born to normotensive mothers (8.82±0.918mg/dl).Conclusion: The study findings revealed that there lies a consistent association of maternal serum vitamin D deficiency with the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and neonatal morbidity...
Vitamin D deficiency in the elderly may be less prevalent in the USA, due to fortification of food.1 Food fortification has there- fore been recommended,1 or supplementation with doses in the region of 10 to 20 micrograms (400 to 800 units) daily;1,4 20 micrograms (800 units) daily is...
fetal growth restriction (FGR); vitamin D; cerebral placental ratio (CPR)1. Introduction Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is defined as growing below the genetically expected potential [1]. We may suspect FGR when two measurements of the fetus taken during pregnancy show too slow growth rate and...
Vitamin D deficiency is a serious public health issue in the United Kingdom. Those at increased risk, such as pregnant women, children under 5 years and people from ethnic groups with dark skin, are not all achieving their recommended vitamin D. Effectiv