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ea0029p976 | Female Reproduction | ICEECE2012

Serial serum levels of vitamin D in lean and obese pregnant women

Castracane V. , Martinez B. , Shah U. , Loi T. , Durham S. , Maguire C. , Kauffman R.

Objective: Obesity is a major problem in pregnancy. Obesity has been associated with decreased vitamin D levels, diabetes and reproductive risks. Women were followed through pregnancy with frequent blood samples to determine any differences between lean and obese subjects. We present data on vitamin D levels through gestation in these subjects.Methods: Normal pregnant women at 6–9 weeks GA provided blood samples every 2 weeks and body weights were r...