Are you expecting? Don't forget about getting enough vitamin D!

Every woman knows that, during pregnancy, paying attention to what goes into your mouth must be a top priority. After all, a good diet raises the chances of giving birth to a healthy little baby. And, moms who are looking to take this seriously may want to consider adding more vitamin D to what they eat every day.

A recent study conducted by researchers in Spain showed that moms who incorporated adequate amounts of the sunshine vitamin in their daily meals had babies who were at a lower risk for developmental issues.

According to HealthDay News, scientists looked at the vitamin D intake of around 2,000 expectant women and then their son or daughter was evaluated at 14 months by analysts. They found that that females who had enough of the vitamin had kids who were less likely to have mental and motor disabilities.

The reason that parents should pay attention to this is because these delays may lead to a lower IQ later in life.

If you're going to have a tiny tot, then you may be a little bit confused about how much vitamin D you should be consuming. The Institute of Medicine, an independent consumer group, recommends that mommies-to-be get anywhere between 1,500 to 4,000 units a day.

"We have realized that vitamin D has a lot more impact than to prevent rickets," said Dr. Ruth Lawrence of University of Rochester Medical Center in New York.

Although it's important to make sure that you don't forget about vitamin D, too much can lead to unsafe levels of calcium, which can result in kidney and nerve damage and abnormal heart rhythm. That's why you should always talk to your doctor before beginning any nutrition regimen.