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May 12, 2026CureusOpen Access

Relationship of Maternal 25-Hydroxyvitamin D₃ Deficiency With the Occurrence of Preterm Labor

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RBRubeena BadarMSMuntiha SaroshTZTehmina Zafar

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Cross-sectional study analyzes the link between maternal vitamin D₃ deficiency and preterm labor, suggesting screening may alleviate risks.

Key Points

  • This study assessed the link between maternal vitamin D₃ deficiency and preterm labor outcomes.
  • Cross-sectional analytical study at Central Park Teaching Hospital, Lahore with 316 pregnant women
  • Participants categorized into preterm labor (n=148) and term delivery (n=168) groups
  • Serum 25-OH-D₃ levels measured using a chemiluminescent immunoassay.
  • Vitamin D₃ deficiency prevalence was 67.1%, higher in preterm group (80.4%) than term group (55.4%) (p<0.001)
  • Mean serum vitamin D₃ levels were lower in preterm group (15.8 ± 5.9 ng/mL) compared to term group (22.4 ± 7.1 ng/mL) (p<0.001)
  • Vitamin D₃ deficiency was an independent predictor of preterm labor (adjusted OR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.62-3.89).

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Badar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a02c2fdce8c8c81e96404d3https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.108559
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