How much vitamin D do I need while I'm breastfeeding?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that breastfed infants receive a supplement of 10 mcg (400 IU) vitamin D drops per day. Without supplementation, the amount of vitamin D in breast milk is too low to support healthy vitamin D levels in most breastfed infants. However, studies have shown that only 20% of families consistently give their baby vitamin D drops.

Fortunately, a study found that breastfeeding mothers who took 160 mcg (6,400 IU) of supplemental vitamin D3 each day provided enough vitamin D to their babies through their breast milk alone.* TheraNatal Lactation Complete provides 160 mcg (6,400 IU) of vitamin D3 per day, eliminating the need for infant vitamin D drops.*

Do not give your baby vitamin D drops while taking TheraNatal Lactation Complete.