Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Status Related Risks Motherhood Community
We shouldn’t just dismiss this because as many as 95% of pregnant women have vitamin D deficiency in some areas of the world. (2) In the US, it’s estimated that the prevalence is at 69%, with African American women at a much higher risk due to low dietary intake and their dark skin. (3) Aside from a higher risk of obesity in children, maternal vitamin D deficiency may also lead to miscarriage and other pregnancy complications....