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8:05PM | May 18, 2010 | comments: 0

Spread a little sunshine

File this one under 'Another vitamin D Study.' It seems nobody is getting enough of the stuff these days and now you can add pregnant women to the mix. According to a new study about 70% of American women don't get enough vitamin D. Experts say they are deficient for several reasons, poor diets, little sunshine and not taking vitamins.

Doctors advise women to start taking prenatal vitamins at least a month before conception. Great idea, but many women simply don't plan their pregnancy. The health risks for the baby include respiratory infections and childhood wheezing.

Doctor say beginning a vitamin routine after you're pregnant is simply too late and doesn't allow vitamin D to build up to a good level.

Bottom line? Take your vitamins, eat right and spread a little sunshine.   

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