ea0081p562 | Calcium and Bone | ECE2022
Jude Edward
, Mathew Susan
, Heath Jennifer
, Saw Denise
, Meredith Kate
, Krishnamurthy Roopa
Background: The importance of vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy is well known. Hypovitaminosis D is associated with adverse maternal and foetal outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, bacterial vaginosis, increased incidence of caesarean section delivery, intra-uterine growth restriction and reduced bone and muscle mass in childhood. The recommendations for vitamin D supplementation vary widely, with NICE guidelines suggesting a daily replacement do...