• FATHIMA FASMIN K
• Dr. Asha BC

Vitamin D (VD), a fat-soluble vitamin, serves a key function in in cell differentiation, immune system function, and brain development, making its status during pregnancy essential for maternal health and fetal growth. Low VD levels are linked to adverse outcomes such as preeclampsia, low birth weight, neonatal hypocalcemia, impaired growth, and increased risk of autoimmune diseases. This review highlights the impact of maternal VD deficiency on complications like gestational diabetes, hypertension, intrauterine growth restriction, miscarriage, stillbirth, and preterm birth. It also explores underlying mechanisms, including immune modulation, cytokine regulation, hormone function, and placental health, to support strategies for improving pregnancy outcomes through better VD management.

VITAMINE D DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANCY AND ITS COMPLICATIONS

"Vitamin D deficiency: its causes and complication in pregnancy .", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 7, page no.e223-e230, July-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2507435.pdf

"Vitamin D deficiency: its causes and complication in pregnancy .", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 7, page no. ppe223-e230, July-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2507435.pdf