Nama :Erva Sagita Melinda

NIM :G0E021011

Prodi :D3 Kebidanan

Matkul :Bahasa Inggris Dasar (Identifikasi Noun dan Adjective dalam artikel)

Dosen :Ibu Testiana Deni Wijayatiningsih, M.Pd

Benefits of Vitamin D for Pregnant Women

Vitamin D is one of the important nutrients needed by pregnant women. This is because the
benefits of vitamin D for pregnant women are not small, ranging from supporting fetal growth
to reducing the risk of complications during pregnancy.

Vitamin D can be produced by the body naturally when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
Therefore, one of the easy and effective ways to get vitamin D intake is to bask in the morning
sun.

In addition to sunlight, vitamin D can also be obtained from foods rich in vitamin D. One of
them is marine fish such as salmon,tuna, and mackerel.

Vitamin D can also be obtained from eggs, milk, cheese, beef liver, and cereals that have
been fortified with vitamin D. For some conditions, vitamin D needs can also be met by taking
vitamin D supplements. However, you are advised to consult a doctor first before consuming it.

Because it plays an important role for the health of the body, especially for bones and teeth,
everyone is advised to meet the needs of vitamin D in the body, including pregnant women.

The following are some other benefits of vitamin D for pregnant women and fetuses:

1. Supports the growth of baby's bones and teeth

Vitamin D is useful for regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body.
Calcium and phosphate are essential minerals needed by the fetus to form bone and tooth
tissue. Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy can increase the risk of developing rickets in the
fetus.
 To meet the needs of vitamin D, pregnant women are advised to regularly bask in the sun in
the morning before 9 am for 10-15 minutes 2-3 times a week.

When sunbathing, always use sunscreen that is safe for pregnant women to prevent skin
damage due to sun exposure. Pregnant women also need to use a wide hat and sunglasses to
protect the face and eyes from the hot sun.

2. Lowers the risk of gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a condition when blood sugar levels in a pregnant woman's body rise
too high.Gestational diabetes is one of the complications of pregnancy that can increase the
risk of various health problems in pregnant women and fetuses, such as premature birth,
babies born with excess weight, to preeclampsia.

Several studies reveal that adequate intake of vitamin D during pregnancy can reduce the risk
of complications that can occur due to gestational diabetes.

Therefore, pregnant women are advised to meet their daily vitamin D needs by regularly
sunbathing, eating foods rich in vitamin D, or taking vitamin D supplements according to
doctor's recommendations.

3. Reduce the risk of preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a health problem in pregnant women characterized by high blood pressure,

swelling in the body due to fluid buildup, and increased levels of protein in the urine.

Preeclampsia is quite common after the 20th week of pregnancy or around the second
trimester, but it can also occur in the final trimester.

According to several studies, the condition of preeclampsia is more at risk for pregnant
women who are deficient in vitamin D. Therefore, pregnant women are advised to meet the
needs of vitamin D in order to avoid the risk of preeclampsia.

4. Prevent babies born with low weight

Adequate intake of vitamin D during pregnancy can also reduce the risk of babies born with
low weight. Babies born with low weight are more susceptible to various health problems, such
as hypothermia and respiratory problems.

=> Noun

1.Pregnant women 11.Vitamin D

2.Fetal 12.Supplements
3.Sunlight 13.Marine

4.Mackerel 14.Beef liver

5.Bones 15.Eggs

6.Babies 16.Milk

7.Rickets 17.Cheese

8.Sunglasses 18.Cereals

9.Fluid

10.Sunscreen

=> Adjective

1.Small 11.Low

2.Easy 12.Insufficient

3.Effective 13.wide

4.High

5.Naturally

6.Rich

7.Important

8 Essential

9.Regularly

10.Safe