Hi Fiona

I was also diagnosed with Vit D deficiency - I was just advised to take the supplement and to try to get outside a bit more! Apparently it is something that they have only recently started testing for - with the increase in the awareness about skin cancer, plus people from cultures who cover most of their skin, they are seeing more people actually not getting enough sun...

I hadn't expected that result either - I mean, I'm not a beach baby by any stretch, but I've got a lot more colour than Nicole Kidman! I imagine it's a combination of things, including diet. I'm an office worker, so it's not like I was getting much opportunity to get out in the sun either.

If you haven't checked this out already, go to Welcome to Osteoporosis Australia http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/files...d_consumer.pdf - particularly page 14 which will tell you about recommended amounts of sun exposure depending on time of year and where you live. The rest of the doc also has information about foods you can eat to help. The important thing is that it is sun exposure without sun screen - and it can be just your arms and face. It also doesn't have to be hot sun or clear days (I live in Melbourne too!) - as you know we are still exposed to UV on cloudy days.

From my limited understanding, your levels are quite low (from recollection I think mine were 41). How far through your pregnancy are you? I would imagine that if you can get your levels up and maintain them that you may not need to supplement your baby too.

Best of luck!