title: [VITAMIN D AND PREGNANCY].
abstract: This arcicle reviews the role of vitimin D during pregnancy. Adequate intake of vitamin D during pregnancy is very important for the health of mother and infant. A number of epidemiological data worldwide show widespread suboptimal levels of vitamin D in pregnant women. Vitamin D deficiency may be associated with an increased risk of infection, bacterial vaginosis, pre-eclampsia, low serum vitamin D levels in the newborn and others. There are not universal recommendations for dosage and intake of vitamin D for pregnant women in the world. It is recommended that serum level of vitamin D in all pregnant women and its adequate supplementation. Normal maternal vitamin D levels would provide sufficient its accumulation in the fetus.
authors.forename: St
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hitrova-Nikolova
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nikolov
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014808:Vitamin D Deficiency / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014815:Vitamins / Q000097:blood* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014815:Vitamins; D014807:Vitamin D