Association between different levels of maternal vitamin-D status during pregnancy and maternal outcomes.

Background And Aims: Maternal vitamin-D deficiency is a significant health concern among pregnant women in the Middle East. Vitamin-D deficiency during pregnancy has been associated with adverse maternal outcomes and an increased risk of pregnancy complications. This study aimed to identify the level of vitamin-D during pregnancy and examine the effect of different vitamin-D levels during pregnancy on maternal outcomes.

The burden of multiple sclerosis among postpartum women and self management's challenges: Pilot study of supportive program.

Background: This study aims to determine the effect of multiple sclerosis supportive programs on mothers' self-management during postpartum.

Study Design: A quasi-experimental, nonequivalent group design was utilized. Primigravida pregnant women between 35-37 weeks of gestation and recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis participated in two preparation sessions.