Thursday, 11 September 2014

Importance of VITAMIN D in Pregnancy


  • Vitamin D is a steroid vitamin from a group of fat-soluble pro hormones.  
  • Vitamin D and pregnancy are important together.
  • Expecting mothers need to make sure that the get the recommended amounts of vitamin D during pregnancy for both their own well being and the healthy development of their baby.
  • The most significant compounds for human development are D2 and D3.
  •  Not having enough vitamin D when you are pregnant or breastfeeding may prevent your baby from getting enough calcium and phosphate.
  • This can cause him to develop weak teeth and bones, and in rare cases, develop rickets.
  • Vitamin D helps to regulate the levels of calcium & phosphate in your body.
  • You need calcium and phosphate to keep your bones and teeth healthy.
  • Vitamin D can help you to fight infections, and may help to prevent diabetes and some cancers. 
  • There may be a link between low vitamin D levels during pregnancy and an increased risk of having a baby with a low birth weight.
  • Vitamin D also invests in the well-being of your baby by supporting healthy bone development. Deficiency with vitamin D is related to pre - eclampsia.


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