Vitamin D status at birth among pregnant women and their newborns in Jordan: a cross-sectional study
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By
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Rawan A. Obeidat
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Baraa Sakee
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Shahd Alguzo
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Sakhr Alshwayyat
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Omar F. Altal
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Hasan Rawashdeh
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June 9, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of Vitamin D Levels in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns at Birth in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women and newborns |
| Key Mechanisms | Association between maternal vitamin D levels and adverse pregnancy outcomes |
| Target Population | Pregnant women and their newborns in Jordan |
| Care Setting | Tertiary referral teaching hospital |
Key Highlights
- 99.7% of maternal blood samples had vitamin D levels below 20 ng/mL
- 99.5% of cord blood samples had vitamin D levels below 20 ng/mL
- Only 19.1% of women reported vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy
- Maternal vitamin D levels were higher in summer compared to winter
- Cord blood vitamin D levels were lower in small-for-gestational-age neonates
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Measure serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations to assess vitamin D status
Management
- Consider vitamin D supplementation for pregnant women, especially those at risk of deficiency
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Regular monitoring of vitamin D levels in pregnant women and newborns
Risks
- Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with low vitamin D levels
Patient & Prescribing Data
Pregnant women in Jordan
Mean daily intake of vitamin D supplementation was 1,052.9 international units
Clinical Best Practices
- Encourage outdoor activity to increase sunlight exposure
- Educate patients on the importance of vitamin D during pregnancy
- Implement public health interventions to address vitamin D deficiency
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