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Low Vitamin D Doubles Preterm Birth Risk in Pregnant Women

2/13/2025

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Vitamin D plays a vital role in early pregnancy, supporting immune function, fetal growth, and bone health. A recent study revealed that women with vitamin D levels below 40 nmol/L face a staggering fourfold increase in the risk of preterm birth. These findings underscore the urgent need to monitor and enhance vitamin D levels in expectant mothers.

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Story summary

Vitamin D plays a vital role in early pregnancy, supporting immune function, fetal growth, and bone health. A recent study revealed that women with vitamin D levels below 40 nmol/L face a staggering fourfold increase in the risk of preterm birth. These findings underscore the urgent need to monitor and enhance vitamin D levels in expectant mothers.