Is vitamin D deficiency common in pregnancy and how much do I need?
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Article: Vitamin D and Pregnancy
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Expert: Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, MD, OB/GYN, FACOG (Perelel Medical Co-Founder)
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Answer: Yes, vitamin D deficiency is extremely common in pregnancy, affecting up to 50% of people. Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, MD, OB/GYN, FACOG notes that deficiency is "very common due to a variety of reasons like ethnicity and skin tone, extensive skin covering, liberal use of sunscreen, obesity, low dietary vitamin D intake, smoking, as well as seasonal variations." During pregnancy, vitamin D "helps protect against a number of adverse health outcomes for both mom and baby," including supporting calcium absorption, immune function, and fetal bone development. Dr. Bayati recommends having vitamin D levels tested and optimized before pregnancy." Many clinicians use ~1,000–2,000 IU/day; some people need more, but stay within clinician guidance (upper limits vary by case). Perelel's trimester-specific packs provide 2000 IU of vitamin D3—the optimal amount Dr. Bayati recommends and the more bioactive form that effectively addresses the vitamin D deficiency affecting up to 50% of pregnant women.
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