Vitamin D for Pregnant Women

Vitamin D appears to have a unique position. Although labeled as a vitamin, vitamin D is considered as a pro-hormone and not merely vitamins. Why? Vitamins are nutrients that must be obtained through food or supplements because it can not be made by the body. Meanwhile, vitamin D can be produced by our own bodies. Its source comes from the sun is absorbed by the skin. Some studies show that the benefits of vitamin D not only in maintaining bone strength, but also to reduce the risk of autoimmune diseases, heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and many more.

Vitamin D not only for bone health, but it is needed for pregnant women.Pregnant women who are deficient in vitamin D at greater risk of preeclampsia (a condition in which pregnant women experience hypertension and organ damage), gave birth by Caesarean section, gestational diabetes mellitus, and bacterial vaginosis (disruption of the balance of bacteria in the vagina). However, vitamin D levels are too high when pregnant can actually make the risk of food allergies in children during the first two years to be increased.
Pregnant women or those who are breastfeeding, it is recommended to drink 10 micrograms of vitamin D per day and 200-300 milligrams of calcium. Vitamin D and calcium play an important role in the health of bones and teeth. Pregnant women need vitamin D and calcium more during pregnancy to support the growth of baby's bones.Vitamin D deficiency makes children vulnerable to abnormal bone growth. Calcium is also needed by pregnant mothers. Calcium consumed by pregnant mothers to use the baby to build bones. Calcium can be found in foods such as tofu, tempeh, beans, and soy milk.You can also get vitamin D naturally from fish like salmon and sardines, eggs, and meat. Bask in the sun is also a source of vitamin D for your body.

Best Pregnancy Supplements
In general, supplements you need during pregnancy should contain the following vitamins and minerals.

     400 units of vitamin D
     250 milligrams of calcium
     400-800 micrograms of folic acid
     30 milligrams of iron
     2 milligrams of copper
     2 milligrams of vitamin B6
     15 milligrams of zinc
     50 milligrams of vitamin C

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