Question
If the mother shows signs of vitamin drop deficiency during pregnancy, is it too early for the newborn to start taking AD drops after three days?
Answer
If the mother indeed has a deficiency of vitamin drops during pregnancy, the newborn can consider taking a moderate amount of supplementation after birth. However, it is generally recommended to wait until the newborn is a month old before starting supplementation and to encourage more sunlight exposure for the baby. Typically, newborns should begin regular vitamin drop supplementation around two weeks after birth, with one drop per day. For premature infants, oral drops can be started immediately after birth, each containing 400 IU of vitamin D, which is a preventive dose. If the newborn has already started taking the drops, there is no need to worry; continue as prescribed by the doctor.