Effects of Maternal Vitamin D Levels on Mother and Health of Newborn

Dr Ridhum Tuli, Dr Robin Tuli

Abstract: This study is evaluates 25-hydroxy (OH) vitamin D levels of pregnant women and the effects of maternal vitamin D deficiency on her pregnancy and neonates. Optimal levels of vitamin D are essential as early as from the beginning of pregnancy for the risk reduction of pre-eclampsia and other pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes mellitus, pre-term labor and neonatal hypocalcemia.

Keywords: 25 hydroxy (OH) vitamin D, maternal vitamin D, Gestations hypertension, GHT, Pre-eclampsia, neonatal hypocalcemia, gestational diabetes mellitus, GDM