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Very low level of vit.d as breastfeeding. doc prescribed 400ug of vitd. is that enuf to increase my level as 400ug is normal amt. advised during bf?

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VITAMIN D: Minimal amount needed but you can increase it to 1000 to2000 / day.

Answered 2/21/2014

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