Relation of Vitamin D With Macrosomia in Pregnant Women Attending Kirkuk General Hospital

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background: The predominance of hypovitaminosis D is especially high in pregnant populaces. The creating baby is altogether needy upon the maternal pool of calcium and, thusly, there are developing worries about the ramifications of nutrient D insufficiency in pregnancy and past. Glucose is the principle vitality substrate for intrauterine growth. the aim of study to describe the relationship between maternal vitamin D status and risk of macrosomia Material and methods : This short prospective study was conducted in Kirkuk city for the period from June to September 2019 on 100 pregnant women who delivered infant with macrosomia whose ages were between 20-45 years old who admitted to Kirkuk general hospital/Obstetric part.The biochemical assessment of vitamin D by ELISA. The study also included 40 healthy pregnant women as control group in the same age groups The study showed significant differences between cases and control regarding Intrapartum BMI, gestational weeks at birth, birth weight, gestational diabetes and nulliparous pregnancy. Results : The study showed that 77% of pregnant women have vit D deficiency compared with 12.5% of healthy control (P :0.001). Mean 25-OHD Concentrations and Proportions Classified According to IOM Cut Points Within the Cohort in Early Pregnancy, at 28 Weeks of Gestation and in Cord Blood at Delivery. The study showed negative correlation of gestational age and birth weight with maternal vitamin D level.