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Study shows link between vitamin D levels and risk of developing pre-eclampsia
Dr Cannell reviews new research conducted by Dr. Shu Qin Wei and colleagues which shows a relationship between vitamin D levels in the third trimester of pregnancy and risk of developing pre-eclampsia, an inflammatory disorder responsible for 25% of all deaths of pregnant women. Continue reading
Optimal levels of vitamin D during pregnancy
A randomized controlled trial conducted by Professor Bruce Hollis and colleagues at the Medical University of South Carolina investigates the optimal vitamin D level most effective in achieving sufficiency in all women and their neonates. Continue reading
Vitamin D status during pregnancy and type 1 diabetes risk in offspring
Dr. Cannell shares a personal story and reviews a paper on vitamin D status during pregnancy and type-1 diabetes outcomes in offspring. Continue reading
Birth weight associated with vitamin D levels
Low birth weights are associated with both low and high 25(OH)D concentrations. Dr. Cannell explains why he thinks low birth weights for high levels of 25(OH)D is a good thing. Continue reading
Higher solar UVB during first trimester of pregnancy associated with better fetal development
A study in Greece found that babies born in winter and autumn had higher birth weight, longer gestational age, and two years longer life expectancy than those born in spring or summer. Continue reading
La Leche Leauge share information on their organization
Fiona Audy of La Leche League shares information with Vitamin D Council blog readers on the organization’s recommendations in regards to food and vitamin D. Continue reading
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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy
An alarming percentage of pregnant women in North London were found to be deficient in vitamin D in a recent study. Continue reading
Vitamin D literally grasps infant from certain death
Highlighting a new journal article about an acute life-threatening presentation of vitamin D deficiency and rickets. Continue reading
Infantile pneumonia
Pregnant women – like the rest of us – have a choice to make. Do we wait for the hundreds of randomized controlled trials that are currently being conducted to see if vitamin D helps, or do we act now, on what we know now? Continue reading
The Untold Need for Vitamin D During Pregnancy
Dr. Cannell responds to a letter from a father whose son was born vitamin D deficient. Continue reading
