Sources of Vitamin D | |
• What are the main sources of vitamin D? • What are the main food sources of vitamin D? • Can my child get enough vitamin D from sources other than supplements? • Will my baby receive vitamin D through breast milk? • Can my baby get enough vitamin D from going outside? • What kinds of affordable meals can I prepare which contain vitamin D? | |
Importance of vitamin D | |
• Why is vitamin D important? • What are the health benefits of vitamin D? • What are the benefits of taking vitamin D supplements for me and my child? • Why do we need vitamin D in our diets? • What does vitamin D do to your body? • Why is vitamin D important to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding? • What are the risks of not getting enough vitamin D in the diet? • What happens if you take too little or too much vitamin D? • How much sunlight is needed to get enough vitamin D? | |
Vitamin D supplements for my baby/child | |
• Why do I need to give my baby/child a vitamin D supplement? • When do I need to give a vitamin D supplement to my baby/child? • Does my baby need vitamin D drops from birth when breastfeeding? • Does my baby/child need vitamin D supplements when drinking formula milk? • Does my baby/child need vitamin D supplements when drinking cow’s milk? • How much vitamin D does my baby/child need? • How much vitamin D does my baby need when breastfeeding? • How long do I need to give a vitamin D supplement to my baby/child for? • How often should I give a vitamin D supplement to my baby/child? • Which vitamin D supplement should I give to my baby/child? • How do I give vitamin D supplements to my baby/child? E.g. during weaning? • Are vitamin D supplements the only/best option for my baby? | |
Vitamin D supplements when breastfeeding or pregnant | |
• How much vitamin D do I need as a breastfeeding mother? • How long should I take vitamin D for when breastfeeding? • How often should I take a vitamin D supplement when pregnant and breastfeeding? • Why do I need to take vitamin D when breastfeeding? • Why does my milk not give my baby enough vitamin D? | |
Accessing vitamin D supplements | |
• Where can we get vitamin D supplements from? • Which vitamin D supplement should I be taking when breastfeeding? • Which vitamin D supplements should I use? |