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Vitamin D supplementation in pregnancyMahomed K, Gülmezoglu AM
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SummaryVitamin D supplementation in pregnancyTo be prepared.
This is a Cochrane review abstract and plain language summary, prepared and maintained by The Cochrane Collaboration, currently published in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010 Issue 1, Copyright © 2010 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.. The full text of the review is available in The Cochrane Library (ISSN 1464-780X).
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July 20. 1996 AbstractBackgroundVitamin D deficiency can occur in people whose diet is relatively low in the vitamin and those who are not exposed to much sunlight. ObjectivesThe objective of this review was to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation on pregnancy outcome. Search strategyWe searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register (October 2001) and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (Issue 3, 2001). Selection criteriaAcceptably controlled trials of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy. Data collection and analysisOne reviewer assessed trial quality and extracted data. Main resultsTwo trials involving 232 women were included. In one trial the mothers had higher mean daily weight gain and lower number of low birthweight infants. In the other trial the supplemented group had lower birthweights. Authors' conclusionsThere is not enough evidence to evaluate the effects of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy. |