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A 33-year-old male asked:

If breastfeeding mom has high vitamin d (62ng/ml), do we still need to give vitamin d supplement to 2 month old? thanks!

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Dr. Navita Modianswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 27 years experience

Yes : You still need to give vitamin D for newborn .after baby is borne they have separate stores ,so they need vit D regardless of mom store

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