@Article{Ciebiera2019, journal="Archives of Medical Science", issn="1734-1922", year="2019", title="The role of vitamin D in perinatology – what do we know at the beginning of 2018? An up-to-date review", abstract="The role of vitamin D in perinatology is a subject of major interest in current medicine. There is growing evidence about the role of maternal vitamin D levels in pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this review is to summarize the current literature about the role of vitamin D in perinatology. Evidence from this review suggests associations between low levels of maternal vitamin D and higher risk of certain obstetrical complications. Vitamin D has been found to be related to preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, low birth weight, and preterm birth. The current literature supports vitamin D supplementation in pregnant women, but more high-quality data are necessary. The problem that remains is how to achieve an optimal 25-hydroxyvitamin D level. To determine the real benefits of vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy, we need high-quality trials in larger groups.", author="Ciebiera, Michał and Wojtyła, Cezary and Łukaszuk, Krzysztof and Zgliczyńska, Magdalena and Zaręba, Kornelia and Rawski, Wojciech and Jakiel, Grzegorz", doi="10.5114/aoms.2019.81747", url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/aoms.2019.81747" }