Maternal Vitamin D and Offspring Bone Mineral Parameters and Growth

Maternal vitamin D deficiency remains a substantial health problem in many areas. In addition to nutritional factors and the use of vitamin D supplements, other factors, such as genetic determinants and the current Western indoor lifestyle, affect not only vitamin D status but also bone strength and mineral accrual. Many health authorities recommend maternal vitamin D supplementation to prevent vitamin D deficiency and associated adverse pregnancy and offspring outcomes. Commonly, daily supplementation of 400 to 600 IU of vitamin D is recommended for pregnant women.
Source: JAMA Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research