Vitamin D and mineral metabolism in normal pregnancy and in the normal fetus
Date
1986
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
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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CITATION: Beyers, N., Odendaal, H. J. & Hough, F. S. 1986. Vitamin D and mineral metabolism in normal pregnancy and in the normal fetus. South African Medical Journal, 70:549-554.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Vitamin D, Pregnancy