Cholecalciferol bolus dose after birth
Last night I was told that due to my severely low vitamin D levels, my baby would require a cholecalciferol bolus dose when born.
Ive never heard of it before and was wondering if anyone else has? Or if their babies were also given it.
All I know is its a syrup that baby sucks off their finger/glove and will last until around 4 months if age
Cholecalciferol bolus dose after birth
What are your vitamin D levels? Do you/they know why they are low?
Cholecalciferol bolus dose after birth
That is the changing way of giving baby a boost due to mum being vitamin d deficient as the daily pentavite for 1 year for bf babies is not always given.
Low vit d can lead to ricketts in children and issues with bones teeth. In adults can increase risk of osteroporosis.
Majority of people are vit d deficient due to slip slop slapping so
Well.
Cholecalciferol bolus dose after birth
Nope nothing to worry about just means you don't need to give pentavite which smells and tastes fowl to baby for a year. This way ensures baby has enough.