Abstract
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (Bates et al 2011) show adult females have low levels of vitamin D. Many women in midwives' care may be vitamin D deficient. The aim of this article is to update midwives' knowledge of vitamin D in line with their statutory role as a midwife, so they can recognise deficiency and make women aware of the consequences for themselves and their baby.
MeSH terms
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Cholecalciferol / administration & dosage
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Dietary Supplements
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Ergocalciferols / administration & dosage
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Female
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Humans
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Midwifery / methods*
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Nurse's Role
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Nutritional Status
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Patient Education as Topic / methods*
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control*
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Prenatal Care / methods*
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Sunlight
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United Kingdom
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Vitamin D / administration & dosage*
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Vitamin D Deficiency / nursing
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Vitamin D Deficiency / prevention & control*
Substances
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Ergocalciferols
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Vitamin D
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Cholecalciferol