17/03/2022
* Vitamin D Deficiency during Pregnancy *
-Your body needs vitamin D when you're pregnant to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorus, which help build your baby's bones and teeth. Vitamin D is also important for healthy eyesight and skin.
—Vitamin D deficiency is common during pregnancy. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to abnormal bone growth, fractures, or rickets in newborns.
-Some studies link vitamin D deficiency to a higher risk of pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm birth, and low birth weight, but more research is needed to confirm these links.
-The symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency can be subtle. They may include achy muscles, weakness, bone pain, and softened bones, which may lead to fractures.
-You can also have a vitamin D deficiency without any symptoms. And if that happens while you're pregnant, your baby can suffer a deficiency, too.
-Daily prenatal vitamins containing Vitamin D may not be enough to treat a deficiency during pregnancy. Most sources state 2,000-4,000 IU per day is safe during pregnancy. Talk to your provider about monitoring Vitamin D levels and developing a recommended daily amount based on your individual needs.
Takiyah, Nurse Doula .love.doula
