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Maternal vitamin D status, fetal growth patterns, and adverse pregnancy outcomes in a multisite prospective pregnancy cohort

Few studies have examined maternal vitamin D status and fetal growth patterns across gestation. Furthermore, time points in pregnancy at which maternal vitamin D status is most critical for optimal fetal growth and pregnancy outcomes are uncertain. The objective of this study was to examine whether first and second trimester maternal vitamin D status are associated with fetal growth patterns and pregnancy outcomes.

American Society of Nutrition Beck et al. November 2024
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