[Maternal serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels in the first trimester and adverse gestational outcomes].

BACKGROUND

Some disorders of pregnancy and newborn have been associated with vitamin D deficiency (25 (OH) D) in maternal serum. The pathophysiology of this relationship is unknown today.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to determine whether serum levels of vitamin D at the beginning of pregnancy are associated with gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth and fetal growth restriction.

MATERIAL AND METHOD: We conducted a prospective cohort study in 370 pregnant women at low obstetric risk randomly selected in our area (latitude 42 ° 20'N). The level of 25-hydroxy vitamin D was determinate between 8 and 14 weeks of pregnancy. We studied the relationship between the status of vitamin D and gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction and small for gestational age. The statistic analysis was performed using SPSS 15.0 and 3.1 Epidat programs.

RESULTS

The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women in this serie was 96.8%, 34.6% had severe deficiency. After adjusting for maternal and seasonal variables, we haven't found association between first trimester maternal serum vitamin D levels and pregnancy outcomes studied.

CONCLUSIONS

The pregnancy outcome was independent of the first trimester maternal serum 25(OH)D status.