Effects of maternal vitamin D deficiency on mother and children

Abstract

Vitamin D is a kind of fat-soluble vitamins essential for maintaining the body's normal functions. Vitamin D deficiency is common across the globe, it has become a public health problem. Pregnant women, as a special population, are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency. The level of vitamin D during pregnancy has a great effect on maternal, fetal, neonatal and infant health. For prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women, it is necessary to monitor and supplement vitamin D. This article reviews studies on vitamin D deficiency and supplementation in pregnant women, in order to better prevent related diseases. Key words: Vitamin D; 25-hydroxy vitamin D; Pregnancy; Children