Maternal Preferences for Vitamin D Supplementation in Breastfed Infants.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1370/afm.2016 and PMC identifier 5217846.
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Abstract
Daily vitamin D supplementation is recommended for breastfed infants, but alternative methods include enriching breast milk with vitamin D through maternal supplementation or intermittent high-dose vitamin D. We determined maternal preferences for vitamin D supplementation in 140 mothers with exclusively breastfed infants, and 44 who used both breast and formula milk. Only 101 (55%) supplemented their infants with vitamin D. One hundred sixty (88%) preferred supplementing themselves rather than their infants, and 102 (57%) preferred daily to monthly supplementation. Safety was most important in choosing a method of supplementation. Taking maternal preferences into consideration may improve adequate intakes of vitamin D in breastfed infants.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Feeding
- Dietary Supplements
- Patient Preference
- Vitamin D