Iron needs increase exponentially during pregnancy to meet the increased demands of the
fetoplacental unit, to expand maternal erythrocyte mass, and to compensate for iron loss at …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women increases the risk of both short-
term and long-term complications, such as birth complications, babies large for gestational …

Antecedentes La administración de suplementos de vitamina D durante el embarazo puede
ser necesaria para proteger contra resultados adversos del embarazo. La presente revisión …

Numerous studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency is very common in modern societies
and is perceived as an important risk factor in the development of insulin resistance and …

Background A large number of observational studies have reported harmful effects of low 25-
hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels on non-skeletal outcomes. We performed a systematic …

Beyond its critical function in calcium homeostasis, vitamin D has recently been found to
play an important role in the modulation of the immune/inflammation system via regulating …

Importance Low levels of vitamin D are associated with elevated blood pressure (BP) and
future cardiovascular events. Whether vitamin D supplementation reduces BP and which …

Background Maternal vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk for
preeclampsia. Despite this, the current evidence regarding the efficacy of vitamin D …

Understanding pathophysiology and identifying mothers at risk of major pregnancy
complications is vital to effective prevention and optimal management. However, in current …

Optimized nutrition during the first 1000 days (from conception through the 2nd birthday) is
critical for healthy development and a healthy life for the newborn. Pregnancy and the …