What is it about?
We measured vitamin D in 213 mothers at childbirth and in their newborns. Deficiency affected 61.5% of mothers and 99.5% of newborns. Maternal and newborn vitamin D levels were strongly related, but maternal levels were not significantly associated with newborn weight, length or head circumference.
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Why is it important?
The very high level of newborn deficiency shows the importance of adequate maternal vitamin D during pregnancy. The findings can inform nutrition research and policies on screening or supplementation for pregnant women and newborns.
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From my perspective, this work matters because The very high level of newborn deficiency shows the importance of adequate maternal vitamin D during pregnancy. I hope the findings support further research and informed, evidence-based decisions.
Yasar Yousafzai
Khyber Medical University
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This page is a summary of: Correlation between maternal and neonatal blood Vitamin D level: Study from Pakistan, Maternal and Child Nutrition, August 2020, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/mcn.13028.
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