Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy: Due to lack of sunlight in the winter season, proper vitamin D is not available. In such a situation, there may be a deficiency of vitamin D in the body. For this, it becomes necessary to consume those foods every day, which are rich in vitamin D and calcium. Especially pregnant women may have a deficiency of vitamin D in winter. This can be harmful for you and the baby growing in your womb. Many problems can start due to lack of vitamin D in the body during pregnancy. Due to this, the baby growing in the womb cannot develop properly. It is also harmful for the child's health.

Lack of vitamin D during pregnancy is harmful for the baby

Just like other vitamins and minerals are necessary in the cold season, similarly there should be no deficiency of 'Vitamin D' in pregnancy or else it can cause many serious problems during pregnancy. Most mothers and their children are found to be deficient in this essential nutrient. The main source of Vitamin D is sunlight. However, due to short days in winter, the level of Vitamin D decreases. There is also a lack of sunlight in this season. In such a situation, this deficiency can be worrisome for pregnant women, because Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption. It is very important for the baby's strong teeth, bones, immune system.

Harmful effects of vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy

Lack of 'vitamin D' during pregnancy can cause complications like diabetes, preeclampsia, low birth weight baby. Lack of this vitamin can cause many problems for the child.

Dr. Manjusha Goyal, Chief Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi, says that apart from vitamin D, many nutrients can be deficient during pregnancy during the winter season. During this time, if the diet is not balanced and healthy, then women may lack essential nutrients like folate, iron, omega-3 fatty acids etc. These are important for the development of the brain and nervous system of the baby in the womb. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, while inadequate folate intake increases the risk of neural tube defects in the baby.

Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in supporting brain development, vision and overall physical development. In order to reduce such risks, pregnant women must consume a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients.

Sources of Vitamin D

Apart from sunlight, you should eat fat-rich fish like salmon and mackerel to get vitamin D. Include fortified dairy products and egg yolk in the diet. You can take vitamin D supplements with the advice of a doctor. Whenever the sun comes out in winter, definitely go out. This will also help in increasing the level of vitamin D in the body.