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Vitamin D supplement in pregnancy

2022-07-25 04:29:00
Is it okay to take vitamin D (60000 IU twice weekly) for 2 months starting at around 6 weeks of pregnancy? Can it harm the fetus in any way?
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Answered2022-07-25 06:18:28

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Take it once a week

Answered2022-07-25 04:36:14

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U need supplements only if there is a documented vit d deficiency Not otherwise As vit d toxicity is known

Answered2022-07-25 05:11:39

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Dose is once weekly.

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Once a week

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