vitamin d deficiency and pregnancy

Re: vitamin d deficiency and pregnancy

• ashleymn-2 member

  May 2016

  I am vitamin D deficient as well. I take prenatal every day and I'm still deficient in iron and vitamin D (was on prescription vitamins before pregnancy.). My OB isn't too worried about it, I try to get extra sun when I can and try to eat food high in vitamins. 
  
  
  Should ask your OB/DR if your worried about it, I know it is suggested that women who are on the lower end of D to take 4000 IU. But that is something only you and your dr should decided.

  
   
  SO and I have been together: 5 Years+
  BFP: 03/10
  First Baby: 10/20/2016

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• WkoutMomtoBe member

  August 2016

  I deal with this too....what did you find out? My level was 16 last year (my dr tested me for it because I was in pain for no reason....). I took 50,000 IU Vit D weekly for 3 months. That got my levels to 31. I took 2,000 IU maintenance and stayed at 31 at next 3 month check. At the next 3 month check, in June, my level was 25....My dr then had me take 6,000 IU. I have been out in sun a lot this summer so it'll be interesting to see what my next check is September 1
  
  I've consciously been eating cereal with Vitamin D (which I don't usually eat cereal) and OJ with vit D(don't usually drink OJ) and I hope that helps.
  
  I think I read something about taking it after a meal or with a fat or with another vitamin? I forget. I'll see what my next level is and from there see what to do. I want it higher because A) it's not good for my immune system (makes more suscpetible to auto immunes, cancer, etc) and for baby - they are more likely to have allergies. Ugh

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• ivfmeerut member

  July 2022

  Vitamin D and pregnancy are important factors together. Expecting mothers need to make sure they get the recommended amounts of vitamin D during pregnancy for both their own well-being and the healthy development of their children. Pregnant and lactating women should get approx about 600 IUs (or the equivalent of 15 mcg) of vitamin D every day. Luckily, most prenatal vitamins provide approx 400 to 600 IUs of vitamin D, and you can also get the vitamin from certain foods and beverages.
  

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• _beckywhite_ member

  August 2024

  Hello I understand your concern about maintaining your vitamin D levels during pregnancy, especially with a history of deficiency. Many pregnant women do face this challenge, and it's great that you're proactively addressing it.
  
  Continuing to take your prenatal vitamin along with an additional 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily sounds like a solid plan, as recommended by your primary care physician. This approach should help ensure your levels stay within the healthy range throughout your pregnancy.
  
  It's also a good idea to have your vitamin D levels checked periodically, so your doctor can monitor the situation and make any necessary adjustments to your supplementation. Some women may need higher doses of vitamin D, depending on their individual needs.
  
  I encourage you to keep communicating openly with your doctor about this. They can provide personalised guidance to help you and your baby get the optimal nutrition during this important time. With the right approach, you can absolutely maintain healthy vitamin D levels and have a smooth, healthy pregnancy.
  
  Please let me know if you have any other questions! I'm happy to provide more information or suggestions. 

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