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Pregnancy: the Importance of Vitamin D

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Vitamin D and Pregnancy

Pregnant women who lack vitamin D are likely to undergo a caesarean section, according to new research. During the study conducted at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, were checked vitamin D levels of pregnant women.

The reason for the problems that arise during labor in pregnant those with low levels of vitamin D is linked to lack of muscle strength.

A total of 253 women participated in the survey, within these 17 percent had undergone a Caesarean section. The 28 percent of women with low vitamin D levels resorted to surgical care, compared with 14 percent of women with high levels of vitamin.

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