Vitamin D- is actually a hormone. It has been found to be vital in maternal health and infant health and development, it is also vital for reducing the risk of depression and anxiety in Mums, decreasing the risk of birth complications, reducing the risk of development of childhood allergies, eczema and asthma and improving bub’s immune system. It decreases the risk of impaired language development in your child and supports strong bone development in Bub.  It is recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding Mums take 4000IU- 6000IU of Vitamin D3 per day, liquid capsules or liquid drops of Cholecalciferol is the best type. If you are not taking Vitamin D your baby will need to be given 800IU-1000IU per day, liquid drops are easiest, add them to food or drink or give with a spoon or dropper. There is also mounting evidence that taking it whilst pregnant may help to prevent the development of Autism and Autism like symptoms and supplementing with Vitamin D3 can assist in decreasing the symptoms of Autism in those already diagnosed. It's worth taking!

Check out the links below for in depth articles, research and the latest news on Vitamin D.

Latest research on Vitamin D and nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding from Food and Behaviour Research.org

Vitamin D Council Podcast 13: Dr Bruce Hollis Vitamin D and Pregnancy 

Reducing Depression During Pregnancy with Vitamin D Supplementation

Vitamin D and Pregnancy Articles from Vitamin D Council

Vitamin D and Autism Article from Vitamin D Council

Food and Behaviour Research by Topic/Condition

Food and Behaviour Research Articles Autism

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