Vitamin D deficiency and preterm birth

Vitamin D deficiency and preterm birth

This meta-analysis observational studies revealed that women with vitamin D deficiency (maternal serum level < 20 ng/mL) during pregnancy experienced a significantly increased risk of preterm birth.

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Reference

Qin LL, et al. Does maternal vitamin D deficiency increase the risk of preterm birth: A meta-analysis of observational studies. Nutrients. 2016;8(5):301.