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Studying Vitamin D

The Connection Between Vitamin D and Pre-eclampsia

By Teri Brown

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At your very first appointment, speak to your midwife or physician about pregnancy nutrition so that you are clear on your needs and where you may be deficient. For example, those women who are lactose intolerant, or who do not ingest dairy products for other reasons, may be at a higher risk of deficiency, and would want to discuss this with their provider.

No matter how strong the connection is between vitamin D deficiency and pre-eclampsia, it is clear that vitamin D is very important for the health of both mother and child. Making sure you are getting enough is the first step toward a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

What to Remember About Vitamin D and Pre-eclampsia
  • Vitamin D is important for countless cell systems in the body. Research shows that a deficiency in vitamin D in the first half of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of pre-eclampsia.
  • Many of the women included in the study reported taking prenatal vitamins, which typically contain 200 to 400 IU of vitamin D. Even a small decrease in vitamin D may be enough to cause trouble.
  • Research shows that the vitamin D (200-400 IU/d) in a prenatal or multivitamin is not enough to prevent vitamin D deficiency. Experts believe that pregnant women need at least 1,000 IU/d to prevent deficiency.

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