A woman’s body loses a lot of calcium during pregnancy because all the calcium needed for fetal development comes from the mother. In other words, a significant portion of the existing calcium in the pregnant woman’s body has to enter the baby’s body. If the calcium intake of a pregnant woman is insufficient, it will have a greater impact on the fetus and the pregnant woman herself. In mild calcium deficiency, the body will mobilize calcium from the mother’s bones to keep blood calcium normal. In severe calcium deficiency, pregnant women will experience leg cramps and even cause osteochondrosis. Maternal calcium deficiency will also adversely affect the growth and development of the fetus, which is prone to abnormalities such as softening of the cranium, wide bone gaps, and abnormal closure of the fontanel after birth. Did you know? Eczema, laryngeal wheezing, night terrors, night cries, cramps, abdominal pain, rickets, delayed teething, dental caries, anorexia, poor brain activity, irritability, hyperactivity of the baby of these diseases, may be related to the mother in the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding calcium deficiency. Therefore, in order to have a smart and cute baby, it is necessary to lay a good healthy foundation during pregnancy. A mature fetus contains about 30g of calcium, taking into account the early, middle and late pregnancy, the average daily accumulation of the fetus were 7mg, 110mg, plus the balance of maternal calcium metabolism on the need for calcium 300mg / day, as well as the human body on the absorption of calcium in the food for 30%, therefore, in 2000, “the Chinese residents of the dietary nutrient reference intake of calcium in mid-pregnancy women’s recommended value of 1,000mg / day, late pregnancy for 1200mg / day, the recommended value of calcium in mid-pregnancy women. / day, and 1200mg / day in late pregnancy. However, surveys show that the actual dietary calcium intake of pregnant women in China is 500-800mg/day. According to this standard, the calcium intake of many pregnant women in China is insufficient. Of course, due to the different dietary habits of each pregnant woman, the actual intake of calcium is also different, so the calcium supplementation of pregnant women should be different from person to person. Reasonable calcium supplementation is a dietary supplement. Starting with a balanced diet is not only the safest and most reasonable way to supplement calcium, but also more acceptable to people. Pregnant women can eat more calcium-rich foods, such as milk and milk products, animal liver, eggs, beans, hard fruits, shrimp, sesame paste, seaweed, seafood, hawthorn and some green vegetables. However, attention should be paid to dietary matching to prevent calcium from combining with phytic acid and oxalic acid in certain foods to form insoluble calcium salts, so that calcium cannot be fully absorbed and utilized. Foods rich in phytic acid and oxalic acid include spinach and bamboo shoots, so do not cook these dishes with calcium-rich foods. Second, medicinal supplements. If the body’s needs cannot be met through food, calcium supplement products can be taken under the guidance of a doctor. At present, the common domestic calcium supplement products and calcium content are: calcium carbonate 40%, calcium chloride 27%, calcium bicarbonate 23%, calcium citrate 21%, calcium lactate 13%, calcium gluconate 9%. Generally speaking, there are two ways to indicate the calcium content of calcium preparations: one is the amount of calcium-containing compounds; the other is the amount of calcium-containing elements. When purchasing calcium products, attention should be paid to the calcium content calculated in terms of elemental calcium as indicated on the product packaging. However, the calcium content alone as the standard of choice of calcium products is one-sided, but also take into account its solubility, absorption and utilization, as well as price, taste and so on. For example, vitamin D is one of the most important regulators of calcium and phosphorus metabolism, so vitamin D should be added to calcium tablets to increase calcium absorption. However, it should be noted that after taking calcium tablets should not immediately drink tea or take with tea. In addition, pregnant women to supplement calcium in moderation, excessive intake of calcium will affect the absorption of other nutrients such as iron, can lead to constipation and hypercalcemia in pregnant women, and even lead to stones. If the mother can ensure adequate intake of calcium every day, the baby has many benefits: 1, prevention of rickets. Congenital rickets manifests itself in the form of enlarged fontanelles in newborns, with the anterior and posterior fontanelles connecting, and is often accompanied by low-calcium convulsions. The mothers of such infants often have back pain during pregnancy, calf cramps, tingling hands and feet and other symptoms of hypocalcemia. Therefore, reasonable calcium supplementation for mothers is conducive to the prevention of rickets in newborns. 2, prevent eczema. Also known as “tinea cruris”, the cause of which there are many kinds of claims, but in recent years, research has concluded that vascular hypocalcemic spasms, insufficient local blood supply can cause rashes, skin roughness, dandruff. Calcium has anti-inflammatory and reduce vascular permeability effect, calcium supplementation in the treatment of eczema has other drugs can not reach the function. 3.Preventing laryngeal wheezing. Laryngeal wheezing refers to the newborn or 2-3 months of infants breathing out “huffing and puffing” wheezing sound. It is due to the lack of calcium caused by laryngeal cartilage softening. If the mother timely calcium, can reduce the occurrence of this disease. 4, reduce night crying. The baby always cry at night, but there is no other disease, in fact, this is because the baby lack of calcium, if the baby’s calcium intake is sufficient, the symptoms of night crying will be effectively controlled. 5, prevent night terrors. Due to the immature development of the brain nervous system of babies before half a year old, control ability is poor, resulting in easy to sleep with the phenomenon of night terrors, which is also caused by a lack of calcium. This phenomenon rarely occurs in babies with sufficient calcium. 6, reduce cramps. Babies often involuntarily twitch in their sleep, usually think that this is the baby was scared in the dream, or because of the long body, in fact, this is a kind of cramp, also caused by calcium deficiency. The occurrence of this situation, indicating that the mother needs to supplement calcium. 7, prevent abdominal pain. There are many causes of abdominal pain in babies, the most common is functional abdominal pain. Recent studies have found that functional abdominal pain is mainly caused by calcium deficiency, which leads to increased nerve excitability and intestinal spasms leading to abdominal pain. Calcium supplementation, on the other hand, can treat this kind of abdominal pain. 8, avoid late teething. Normal babies can grow new teeth in 4-6 months, while calcium-deficient babies don’t see new teeth at the age of one or even two, or the order of teeth growth is confusing, and the enamel of the teeth is rough. Mom can reduce similar symptoms if she can make up calcium during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 9.Ease hyperactivity disorder. Hyperactivity disorder arises because the baby’s brain is not well developed, the nerve cells and nerve fibers are not well insulated from each other, and the brain is over-sensitive. Calcium can maintain the normal contact of the nervous system, reduce the excitability of the nervous system, play a calming effect. Therefore, do not want the baby too much “good movement”, the key is to supplement calcium. 10, promote brain development. Pregnancy is a critical period of fetal brain development and growth. The growth of brain cells, metabolism and the normal operation of the brain are inseparable from calcium. Therefore, calcium is very important for the intellectual development of newborns and the nervous system, calcium can enhance the future intellectual development of the fetus. Therefore, whether calcium is sufficient or not during pregnancy and childbirth will have a significant impact on the baby’s life. The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends an appropriate calcium intake of 1,000-1,200mg for pregnant women and lactating mothers, while the National Nutrition Survey shows that the daily dietary intake of calcium per capita is only about 389mg. Therefore, pregnant and lactating mothers need to take extra calcium supplements in order to satisfy their own and their babies’ developmental needs.