Vitamin D and mineral metabolism in normal pregnancy and in the normal fetus

Beyers, N.; Odendaal, H.J.; Hough, F.S.

South African Medical Journal 70(9): 549-554

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 3535132
Document Number: 273624
Metabolic bone diseases in neonates are being recognized with increasing frequency but, despite extensive research, the pathophysiology of neonatal osteopenia remains unclear. This review briefly summarizes vitamin D and mineral metabolism in the normal non-pregnant human adult, and then addresses the adaptations that occur during pregnancy and fetal life.

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