How long do pregnant women take calcium tablets



Calcium tablets for pregnant women can be taken until after delivery and need to be taken under medical supervision.

Since the middle of pregnancy, pregnant women should increase the intake of calcium-rich foods, such as dairy products, meat, eggs, etc., and also follow the doctor’s advice to supplement calcium supplements to meet the needs of fetal bone development. In the late stage of pregnancy, the dose of calcium supplements should be increased according to the doctor’s advice, so it can be taken until after delivery or even the end of breastfeeding. Calcium tablets can cause belching, constipation and other adverse reactions, should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

During pregnancy, you should have a reasonable diet to meet the needs of normal growth and development of pregnant women and fetus, you can increase the intake of high-quality protein, such as meat, eggs, poultry, etc., eat more iron-rich foods, such as red meat, animal liver or blood, etc., and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits and foods containing dietary fiber, and to appropriate activities.