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All information provided on this blog is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for individualised medical advice and should not be relied on as personal health advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or your baby’s health.
Vitamin D levels in pregnancy
You may be surprised to learn that many Australian women are found to be vitamin D deficient in pregnancy.
If you have a low vitamin D level in pregnancy, then your baby will be born with low vitamin D. Some studies suggest that low vit D in pregnancy may be associated with complications like pre- eclampsia and gestational diabetes.
What’s involved in a fertility assessment?
If you’ve been trying to fall pregnant for 12 months and you are less than 35 years old, or six months and you are 35 or older, seeing your GP for a fertility assessment is a good first step.