Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on the Cerebral Placental Ratio in Pregnancy Complicated with Early Fetal Growth Restriction

Abstract

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is a complication of pregnancy connected with increased risk of intrauterine fetal demise. To increase the diagnostic accuracy, the cerebral placental ratio (CPR) is used. Vitamin D may play a role in the regulation of vascular flow in the fetus. The aim is to assess the relationship between CPR and vitamin D supplementation in fetuses with early FGR. It is a prospective cohort study. Pregnant females were divided into groups with 2000 IU and <500 IU of vitamin D. Both groups were observed for 14 days; USG was performed three times with one-week intervals. EFW and CPR were measured. Absolute CPR values were initially observed to differ significantly (p = 0.0032). Measurements on the seventh day of observation indicated that CPR was significantly higher (p = 0.0455) in fetuses of patients receiving vitamin D at a dose of 2000 IU 1.75 (IQR: 1.47; 2.06) vs. <500 IU group 1.55 (IQR: 1.04; 1.52). Similarly, on day 14: (p < 0.0001)—2.39 (IQR: 1.82; 2.69) vs. 1.21 (IQR: 0.98; 1.52). Supplementation with vitamin D at a dose of 2000 IU may have an influence on the increase in the CPR in fetuses with early FGR.