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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.
Frequently asked questions about miscarriage
The symptoms can vary and may depend on the gestation of the pregnancy and the type of miscarriage you experience.
Most commonly, bleeding and cramping like a heavy period is experienced. Sometimes women have severe cramping like that experienced in labour, from the uterus contracting to pass the pregnancy tissue.