Maternal vitamin D insufficiency and adverse birth outcomes
Article

Maternal vitamin D insufficiency and adverse birth outcomes

Healthy Eating & Hydration
Nutrition & Disease Management
2 min read
A systematic review and meta-analysis elucidated the potential health impact of vitamin D insufficiency [serum 25(OH)D levels < 50 or 70 nmol/L] during pregnancy. It has been concluded that vitamin D insufficiency was associated with risk of preterm birth although further studies are needed to evaluate the benefits.
The evidence on vitamin D nutrition and Apgar score is conflicting and controversial.

Link to Publication: http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0173605

Reference

Amegah AK, et al. Maternal vitamin D insufficiency and risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies. PLOS. 2017;12(3):e0173605.
 

If you liked this post you may also like

View details Infographic - Can Growing-Up Milk Help Boost the Child's Key Nutrients for Growth and development?
LL GUM Infographic header.PNG

Infographic - Can Growing-Up Milk Help Boost the Child's Key Nutrients for Growth and development?

View details The Learning Lead - Volume 2, 2024: "Can Growing-Up Milk Help Boost The Child’s Key Nutrients for Growth and Development?"
WNSC Learning Lead 2024 GUM Header.png

The Learning Lead - Volume 2, 2024: "Can Growing-Up Milk Help Boost The Child’s Key Nutrients for Growth and Development?"

View details [Guideline Summary] S3 guidelines on allergy prevention
allergy

[Guideline Summary] S3 guidelines on allergy prevention

View details [Literature library] Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA-based vaccination and breastfeeding
vaccination

[Literature library] Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) mRNA-based vaccination and breastfeeding