Synopsis Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The association between preconception vitamin D concentrations and livebirth is unknown. Thus this study aimed to access the association between the two. This week’s “MED FACT” discusses a clinical trial from The Lancet, “Association of preconception serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations with livebirth and pregnancy loss: a prospective cohort study”.
Authors: Sunni L Mumford et. al. Key Takeaways ≥75 nmol/L 25-hydroxyvitamin D is associated with increased likelihood of pregnancy and livebirth Objective: To assess the association between preconception vitamin D and pregnancy outcomes among women with proven fecundity Study Type: A prospective cohort study Participants: 1191 What was the need for this study? Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes,…
