for many adverse pregnancy outcomes [17]. In all groups, the prevalence
of vitamin D insufficiency was consistent with other Australian
research (23.6%–36.6% vs 26%–35%) [18]. The prevalence of anemia
was generally significantly higher in the HSC groups, although it was
less common across all groups than was previously reported for a sample
of pregnant women mostly of European descent in Australia [19].
Early and regular pregnancy care presents an opportunity to address
the complex health needs of women who might not access this level
of health care otherwise. Pregnancy care targeting identified risk factors
in women from HSCs would be expected to have benefits for both
mothers and neonates