Low vitamin D levels early in pregnancy may increase risk of preterm birth, study finds.

A recent study found that low vitamin D levels in early pregnancy can increase the risk of preterm birth and affect fetal growth. Researchers studied 351 pregnant women and discovered that vitamin D levels below 40 nmol/L in the first trimester were linked to a higher risk of preterm birth. The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining adequate vitamin D levels early in pregnancy for both maternal and fetal health.

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