Vitamin D Deficiency and its Association with Severe Preeclampsia

Authors

Kelsey Henschel, University of LynchburgFollow

Specialty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Advisor

Dr. Nancy Reid, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency as one of the leading risk factors for preeclampsia, and possibly a simple, modifiable risk. Data sources: Three cohorts of gravid women between 1994-2010 in the United States, Canada, and Sweden.

Study eligibility criteria, appraisal, and synthesis methods: Gravid women had serum banked during the first and second trimester and maternal serum was measured for vitamin D 25(OH)D.

Results: With maternal serum concentration of vitamin D 25(OH)D over 50nmol per L there was a decline in the risk of preeclampsia.

Recommended Citation

Henschel K. Vitamin D Deficiency and its Association with Severe Preeclampsia. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2021; 3(3).