Calcium deficiency in pregnant women is mainly supplemented through two ways: food and medicine.
1. Foods high in calcium, including dairy products, a variety of dark green vegetables, sesame paste, shrimp skin and so on. These foods are not only rich in calcium, but also a good source of high-quality proteins and vitamins, and should be consumed reasonably after pregnancy.
2. Calcium supplements, such as calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, calcium lactate, etc. are commonly used in clinical calcium supplements, pregnant women can prefer calcium carbonate. Because calcium carbonate is not only high in calcium, but also has a better absorption rate, which is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency; at the same time of calcium supplementation, vitamin D can be taken orally to promote calcium absorption. However, the specific method of taking should follow the doctor’s instructions.
Pregnant women have a high demand for calcium, and if they are deficient in calcium, it will have an impact on both mother and child, not only affecting the growth of the fetus, but also increasing the risk of hypertension in the mother, so if you find that your blood calcium is lowered or you have symptoms of calcium deficiency, you should be vigilant and take timely supplements to avoid causing adverse pregnancy outcomes.