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Do Maternal Vitamin D Levels Influence Vitamin D Levels in Preterm Neonates?

M PandaJ McIntoshTejasvi Vasant ChaudhariA L Kent
Published in: International journal of pediatrics (2019)
VitD deficiency/insufficiency in mothers of preterm neonates and in preterm neonates at birth is common. Routine screening of maternal VitD and their preterm neonates along with individualized supplementation regimens in mothers and preterm infants may optimize VitD status and reduce risk of ongoing VitD deficiency/insufficiency.
Keyphrases
  • low birth weight
  • preterm infants
  • preterm birth
  • gestational age
  • birth weight
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • replacement therapy
  • clinical practice
  • pregnant women
  • physical activity
  • body mass index