Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Increases the Risk of Preeclampsia

2007859 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Lisa M. Bodnar · University of Pittsburgh

Janet M. Catov · Magee-Womens Research Institute

Hyagriv N. Simhan · Magee-Womens Research Institute

Michael F. Holick · Boston University

Robert W. Powers · University of Pittsburgh

James M. Roberts · Magee-Womens Research Institute

Abstract

Maternal vitamin D deficiency may be an independent risk factor for preeclampsia. Vitamin D supplementation in early pregnancy should be explored for preventing preeclampsia and promoting neonatal well-being.

Topics & Keywords

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Vitamin D Research Studies Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Volume 92, Issue 9, pp. 3517-3522

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2007-0718

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