Dear doctor I am 45 year old mom suffering from vitamin d deficiency.I recently consulted the orthopedic doctor and after the vitamin d test was done I learned that the values are very low <8.As per the normal person it is 50 or more.I have a 3 year old daughter who was born in 36 weeks since she was not growing so I had to go for planned csection.So my question is was my daughter not growing properly in my womb bec I was vitamin d defficient ?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. We cannot say if that is the exact reason or not. But in case of maternal vitamin D deficiency there have been cases with the baby is affected and there could also be neonatal seizures. If you continue giving vitamin D for your child up to one year of age afterbirth that should cover up the deficiencyWrite Your Answer Here

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Author of questionMom of a 6 yr 10 m old girl3 years ago

A. Mam you did not understand my question please read it carefully and then respond Thank u

Sonam PrasadMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. your daughter While all children may grow at a different rate, the following indicate the average for 3-year-old boys and girls: Weight: average gain of about 4 to 6 pounds per year. Height: average growth of about 2 to 3 inches per year.

Sonam PrasadMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. hi dear The Institute of Medicine has placed the recommended dietary allowance, or RDA, for vitamin D at 600 international units (IU) per day for young adults and 800 IU per day for adults older than 70.

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