Pregnancy: The Importance of Vitamin D
Pregnant women who lack vitamin D are likely to undergo a caesarean section, according to new research. During the study conducted at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center, were checked vitamin D levels of pregnant women.
The reason for the problems that arise during labor in pregnant those with low levels of vitamin D is linked to lack of muscle strength.
A total of 253 women participated in the survey, within these 17 percent had undergone a Caesarean section. The 28 percent of women with low vitamin D levels resorted to surgical care, compared with 14 percent of women with high levels of vitamin.
There are other studies showing the link between vitamin D and risk of death from cancer, heart disease and diabetes.
Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin, it can not carry some, and if you are pregnant there would be plenty you or your baby.