How to supplement vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women

Vitamin D plays a very important role in the physiological activities of our body. Lack of vitamin D often affects the development of our bones. Pregnant women are our key targets for protection. So, how can pregnant women supplement vitamin D deficiency? What effects does vitamin D deficiency have on the fetus? Next, the editor will explain these aspects in detail for everyone.

How to supplement vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women

1. Do moderate exercise. During pregnancy, you should have a certain intensity of exercise. You should not sit or lie down often. Although you cannot do strenuous exercise, you can do relaxing exercise, such as taking a walk, climbing stairs, doing simple housework, etc. Take a walk in the sun or exercise after a meal to keep your mood happy and relieve stress.

2. Sun exposure. Pregnant women should engage in outdoor activities moderately and get more exposure to direct sunlight. Especially for pregnant women who are pregnant in winter and spring, getting more sun exposure every day will allow the body to absorb enough vitamin D, make the bones and teeth of the fetus grow stronger, and eliminate the factors of congenital rickets.

3. Eat foods containing vitamin D. Get enough vitamin D through food, such as fish, mushrooms, milk, yogurt, juice, egg yolk, tofu, etc. These are all foods rich in vitamin D.

What are the effects of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women on the fetus?

Low levels of vitamin D in the mother during pregnancy may affect the thickening of the baby's deciduous teeth, resulting in enamel defects. It is a risk factor for early tooth decay in children. A study by researchers at the University of Manitoba has shown the relationship between vitamin D status in pregnant women and the incidence of childhood tooth enamel defects, early childhood cavities and prenatal vitamin D levels.

The researchers studied 135 children aged around 16 months and found that 21.6% of the children had enamel defects on their primary teeth, while 33.6% had early cavities. Mothers of children with primary tooth enamel defects had lower vitamin D concentrations during pregnancy than mothers of children without enamel defects, but the difference was not significant. However, mothers of children with early-stage tooth decay had significantly lower levels of vitamin D compared to mothers of children with healthy teeth. Also, children with enamel defects in their primary teeth are more likely to develop early cavities.

The above is some of the content that the editor has introduced in detail about how to supplement vitamin D for pregnant women. I hope it will be of some help to everyone. It has to be admitted that learning and training professional knowledge in these areas is indeed very important, and it may play a very important role in our daily life. The editor suggests that friends can read books on nutrition in their free time.