Have you resisted the idea of giving your baby a Vitamin D supplement, but are also a bit concerned that your baby isn't getting enough Vitamin D from the sun?
If so, you'll be interested to listen to this podcast interview I just did with Dr. Carol Wagner, one of the world's leading researchers in the area of Vitamin D and lactation.
Recent research is showing that Vitamin D plays a key role not just in bone development, but in a host of other functions, and that deficiencies can lead to serious disease.
Dr. Wagner and I spoke about these questions:
- What level of Vitamin D is necessary in a mother in order to be providing enough to her baby through her milk?
- Is it possible for a mother to safely take enough Vitamin D to give her baby the same level of Vitamin D as if she were giving her baby a Vitamin D supplement directly?
- Should mothers get their Vitamin D levels tested in pregnancy or during breastfeeding?
- Is breastmilk "deficient" in Vitamin D?
Of course, this podcast should not be considered medical advice, and you should consult your health care provider for advice tailored to your situation.
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