in osteomalacia in both children and adults and has been
implicated in a range of other conditions e.g. type 1 diabetes,
some cancers and cardiovascular disease. Neonatal vitamin D
status is largely determined by the vitamin D status of the
mother. There is an emerging body of evidence that improved
antenatal vitamin D status may have a wider beneficial impact on
childhood health including the risk of osteoporotic fracture. The
most recent NICE antenatal care guideline recommends that all
women should be informed at the booking appointment about