Vitamin D and Prenatals

Hi Ladies,

I just saw my doctor today and all went well! I am close to 19 weeks. He did tell me that I should start taking a Vitamin D supplement in addition to my pre-natals. I didn't think much of it at the time, but now I am wondering why he didn't mention it sooner. I started researching and did notice that sometimes mom's need more Vitamin D than what is found in the pre-natal.

Just wanted to know if any of you were doing this or if you had any thoughts.

Thank you!

Message edited 5/29/2010 4:49:47 PM.

Re: Vitamin D and Prenatals

Hmm, never heard of that. I take extra iron and extra calcium, which actually has vitamin D to help with absorption of the calicum.

Re: Vitamin D and Prenatals

Thank you for your response!

Re: Vitamin D and Prenatals

I take 400iu of extra Vit D each day.. but at a separate time than my prenatal. There are only so many vitamins your body can absorb at once.

Before I was pregnant I was taking a 1000iu extra but I read that you shouldn't go too overboard.

Vit D is a hot topic nowadays.. lots of things being linked to a lack of it..

Re: Vitamin D and Prenatals

Thank you Melbalalala. I will ask my pharmacist how I should space out the Vitamin D and Prenatals.

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I was told to take an extra calcium pill with Vitamin D.

ETA: With ny prenatal vitamin.

Message edited 5/30/2010 9:19:46 AM.

Re: Vitamin D and Prenatals

I have to take 1000iu of Vitamin D each day. I am very Vitamin D deficient.