There is an increase in basal sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) during normal pregnancy; this
counteracts profound primary vasodilation. However, pregnancy also impairs baroreflex …

Objective Our objective was to conduct a secondary, post hoc analysis of the National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) vitamin D (vitD) pregnancy study …

Purpose Vitamin D deficiency is related to metabolic disturbances. Indeed, a poor vitamin D
status has been usually detected in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However …

Objective To estimate the prevalence of inadequate vitamin D level and its associated
factors for women of childbearing age in Brazil. Methods A systematic reviewwas conducted …

Previous studies have indicated that the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
was related to the season. However, there was no relevant information in Asia. The aim of …

Background The relationship between vitamin D status and gestational cardiovascular
health (CVH) is inconsistent in previous studies. Emerging evidence shows that sleep …

The relationship among social determinants, vitamin D serum concentration and the health
and nutrition conditions is an important issue in the healthcare of pregnant women and …

Abstract Introduction: Vitamin D3 (VD3) deficiency is a strong predictor of gestational
diabetes. Therefore, VD3 supplementation during the antenatal period could prevent the …

Background and aims Vitamin D insufficiency has been related to metabolic complications
during pregnancy, including insulin resistance. There is evidence that excessive weight gain …

Objectives: Low vitamin D during pregnancy is common and could adversely affect health
outcomes. This study evaluated vitamin D status during pregnancy and early in life and its …