A British study [1] says that pregnant women could reduce osteoporosis for their children later in life if they get enough vitamin D:
[C]hildren whose mothers lacked Vitamin D during pregnancy grow up to have weaker bones. A lack of Vitamin D is common in women of child-bearing age. ... "These findings provide evidence that maternal Vitamin D status during pregnancy influences the bone growth of the offspring," [Professor Cyrus] Cooper said.
So, what do you do? Pregnant or no, you should make sure you get plenty of sunlight. If you live in northern and/or gloomy climes, in the winter you should strongly consider cod liver oil. I take a teaspoon of Carlson's lemon flavor [2] every day whether I like it or not, and every chance I get I make the girls take it too.
Categories: nutrition [3], pregnancy [4], osteoporosis [5], vitamin_d [6]
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