A Study Of Vitamin D Deficiency, Its Supplementation And Effect On Fetomaternal Outcome During Pregnancy.

Aim: The present has been conducted to study vitamin D deficiency, its supplementation and effect on fetomaternal outcome during pregnancy. Method: The present study was conducted on 200 pregnant women attending department at Upper India Sugar Exchange Maternity Hospital, Department of obstetrics and Gynaecology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur during the period of april 2013-15. Vitamin D measured on first visit and supplementation of vitamin D 2000IU/ day accordingly. Patients were followed till delivery for antenatal and neonatal outcome. Result: Vitamin D supplementation had significant reduction in incidence of pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, caesarean section, neonatal hypocalcemia, NICU admissions. Vitamin D supplementation had significant 3.2 times reduction in incidence of pre eclampsia(p=0.0025), 3 times reduction in FGR(p=0.0052) and gestational diabetes(p=0.0317). Cesarean section rate and NICU admissions were significantly reduced in women who were supplemented with vitamin D. Conclusion:Vitamin D supplementation is associated with improved maternal and fetal outcome during pregnancy.