Though India is a tropical country, expectant mothers still suffer from vitamin D deficiency which can be risky for the mother as well as the baby, especially in winter when the reception of sunlight is very low. However, due to the working lifestyles of women, it gets even harder for them to get sunlight exposure, which can pose a higher risk of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency can pose various risks to the mother such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and low birth weight. Further, babies might suffer from deformities from the prenatal stage. One of the biggest risks that can take place in babies who are not getting enough Vitamin D is rickets. Rickets can include problems like brittle, weak bones and bowed legs.
Symptoms and risks related to Vitamin D deficiency
