Vitamin D status of Pregnant Women in Vancouver

Pregnant Women Needed

Are pregnant women in Vancouver getting enough vitamin D?

Would you like to help us learn more about vitamin D in pregnancy?

Who can participate in the study?

• Any healthy pregnant woman (without pregnancy complications: diabetes, cardiac diseases, renal diseases, kidney diseases, communicable diseases).

What will be expected of me?

• One visit to BC Women’s Hospital (30-40 minutes).

What will happen at the clinic?

• Survey
• Blood sample (1 tube)
• Skin colour measurement
• You will know your vitamin D level.
• You will also receive a grocery voucher to compensate you for your travel expenses.

How do you participate in this study?

If you are interested in participating, please contact Tina Li at 604-619-1326 or wangyli@interchange.ubc.ca.