Facts about calcium supplementation during pregnancy.

Pregnant mothers who are lacking calcium during pregnancy will affect the development of the fetus.

However, there is a saying that calcium supplementation can lead to calcification of the placenta, which makes expectant mothers refuse to take it.

So, shouldn’t calcium be supplemented during pregnancy? When should you start taking it? Fortunately, in many cases, it is not harmful to the baby.

Doubt 1: When should you start taking calcium supplementation?

Pregnant mothers can start taking calcium supplementation from mid-pregnancy as the demand for calcium for the growth of the fetus is higher during the second trimester.

Doubt 2: Does calcium supplementation causes placental calcification?

Placental calcification is one of the indicators to determine the maturity of the placenta. It is not related to calcium supplementation. Calcium supplementation in late pregnancy is beneficial to the growth and development of pregnant women and fetus.  

Doubt 3: Can food supplements replace calcium tablets supplementation?

Calcium in daily food is not high enough for expectant mothers. Therefore, expectant mothers must take calcium supplementation.

So remember:

According to the recommendation of the Chinese Nutrition Society, women should consume 800 mg of calcium per day in the first trimester.

In the middle of pregnancy, 1000 mg of calcium should be consumed every day, and in late pregnancy, 1200 mg of calcium should be consumed daily. According to the data, as the number of weeks of pregnancy increases, the amount of calcium required by expectant mothers is also increasing. In the case of dietary calcium deficiency, expectant mothers must take calcium supplementation.