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Birth & Parenting News: Vitamin D Benefits
Vitamin D has been in the news lately for a multitude of health benefits and pregnant women are included in the list of those who may benefit from a supplement. Could Vitamin D deficiency be linked with risk for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and pre-term birth? There is some evidence that there is a connection, with some researchers finding that high doses of Vitamin D (4,000 IU per day) may reduce preterm birth and other risks.
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