Background: Vitamin D is vital throughout pregnancy and lactation for both maternal and
infant health. Health Canada recommends women take the AI of 5ug/day of vitamin D during
pregnancy, however, it is unknown how much vitamin D is necessary to ensure both mother and
baby reach a vitamin D serum concentration of 25OHD>75nmol/L.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborator:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Treatments:
Cholecalciferol Ergocalciferols Vitamin D Vitamins