Michael Chahwanda
27 Jan 2021 · Coroner Zak Golombeck · Manchester City Area
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of specific Vitamin D supplementation advice in the Red Book
“To consider an amendment to the Red Book to include specific advice for Vitamin D supplementation in the postnatal period to be given by the attending Health Visitor. Such advice would be consistent with national guidance.”
2. lack of directive for Vitamin D supplementation in at-risk women and babies
“To consider an amendment to the guidelines so that there is a directive for women (particularly those with an increased skin pigmentation and those who are breast-feeding) to take Vitamin D supplements. Also, to consider the provision of Vitamin D to women and babies who are at an increased risk of Vitamin D deficiency.”