Vitamin d deficiency! I'm so upset!

Mathtutor444 · August 2015

i just found out that I have a vitamin d deficiency. My dr told me to take a supplement. Is my baby going to be ok? I'm nervous. Has damage already been done??

AdventureMama · August 2015

My OB told me most people in my area have a deficiency. It's really nothing to get upset about. It's one of the most common things to have lower levels of. Just start taking a supplement and relax a little! You and your baby will be fine.

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minivanmafia · August 2015

It's not rare and we see it often in the office I work at. Seriously, no worries. Make sure you take the supplement recommended.

Jellybelly119 · August 2015

Super common. I think the majority of people in cooler climates are deficient. Start your supplement, the MD should monitor your levels, and all shall be fine!

VitaLuna · August 2015

TONS of women are Vit D deficient. Start taking your supplement and don't worry. A very large percentage of women in my area of the country are deficient during pregnancy and have perfectly healthy babies.

MusicalFamily · August 2015

I'm in the same situation. I've been taking a 5000IU supplement. Is anyone else taking a supplement that high?

minivanmafia · August 2015

I have always seen 50,000 units weekly or usually 2000 units daily. However, if that is what your Dr advised I would stick with that, honestly.

LisaDawnA · August 2015

dminaya said:
I'm in the same situation. I've been taking a 5000IU supplement. Is anyone else taking a supplement that high?

I've been taking 4000IU daily for a few years already! It makes a heck of a difference in energy and happiness levels.

Monkeybutt80 · August 2015

Did the doctor say anything about your baby when he diagnosed you with vitamin D deficiency?

If the doctor was aware that you were pregnant but didn't say anything about any harm that may already have been caused by the deficiency, I wouldn't worry about it. And based on the pps, it looks like it's a common diagnose that you don't need to worry about. But I would suggest that you talk to your doctor about it, since you are worried about it.

jkp118 · August 2015

I have the same thing and my dr phrased it "you have a vitamin d deficiency just like most people in the world." I'm not worried and you shouldn't be either!

PedsIsHardcore · August 2015

I have it. I take 5,000 iu's a day. I found out when I was 4 weeks. My baby is fine. It's common.

RissKay · August 2015

Super common.

Rule of thumb: if your doctor doesn't express concern then you can relax. They're the professionals, we're just a bunch of random strangers online.

alyxandraaanicole · August 2015

I think you and your little will be just fine. I am anemic and vitamin d deficient so in addition to my prenatal my doc has had me taking an iron pill and a vitamin d3 supplement.

So it's certainly more common than one might think.

No worries! Sending positive vibes your way!

alanna3622 · August 2015

I hereby dub you an honorary Canadian!

oxsarah7ox · August 2015

Agree with a PP, if this is your OB who knows your pregnant and is recommending a supplement you are fine. It's also super common, so try not to worry too much

4N6s · August 2015

Most people are deficient.

Mathtutor444 · August 2015

Thank you everyone!! I'm so nervous because you always read on the Internet and it scares you. I'm doing everything possible to correct it! I'm glad it's super common! Does anyone ever have personal experience or know anyone who was for the first trimester and everything was fine with their little one?