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Research published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal found that vitamin D supplements had no significant effect on bone density of babies, even though it is recommended for all women under NICE guidance.
The study, which was the first controlled trial of its kind in the UK, involved 1,134 pregnant women from Southampton, Oxford and Sheffield. It was found that giving mothers 25µg of vitamin D each day did increase the bone mass of babies born in winter, compared to mothers who were given a placebo pill. However, aside from this, there was no significant difference between those who took the supplement and those on the placebo.
Janet Fyle, professional policy advisor at RCM, said: "The RCM believes it is far more beneficial to continue to take current government health advice on vitamin D supplementation and to continue with the approach that currently exists until more evidence becomes available to change policy."
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Vitamin D Supplement During Pregnancy Should Continue – RCM
The use of Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy should continue, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has said. This is despite a study revealing that it has little effect on the bone density of babies.Research published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal found that vitamin D supplements had no significant effect on bone density of babies, even though it is recommended for all women under NICE guidance.
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The study, which was the first controlled trial of its kind in the UK, involved 1,134 pregnant women from Southampton, Oxford and Sheffield. It was found that giving mothers 25µg of vitamin D each day did increase the bone mass of babies born in winter, compared to mothers who were given a placebo pill. However, aside from this, there was no significant difference between those who took the supplement and those on the placebo.
Janet Fyle, professional policy advisor at RCM, said: "The RCM believes it is far more beneficial to continue to take current government health advice on vitamin D supplementation and to continue with the approach that currently exists until more evidence becomes available to change policy."
(JP)
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