Vitamin D is important for maintenance of healthy muscles and strong bones. It assists the body in controlling the absorption of calcium and phosphate where they are needed. If vitamin D levels are too low, these minerals may become deficient in the blood, causing them to be released from the bones,
vitamin D in pregnancy
Vitamin D & Breastfeeding
Vitamin D, and specifically Vitamin D deficiency, is often in the news, as the incidence of problems associated with Vitamin D deficiency rises.
Vitamin D is important for everyone and particularly pregnant and breastfeeding women. The question has been raised whether or not breastfed babies
Antenatal Blood Testing in Pregnancy
In early pregnancy you will be offered a range of tests to assess your general health, either at the GP when your pregnancy is confirmed or during your 1st trimester. These tests include several blood tests and a urine test to check for anything that may cause a problem for pregnancy and birth. The
