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2007-08-19

Name: puja mehta Hi,

At the moment, I have not been prescribed any
calcium supplement. I am just wondering whether
I should be taking any supplement for calcium
at this stage or not. Is overdose of calcium
any cause of worry? I generally take 1 glass of
milk a day.

I would appriciate any input on this.

Thanks,
Puja

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2007-08-21

Name: daisy
Subject:

Calcium Supplements

Puja,

I am from Jan board and they say that you should have atleast 3 serving of calcium rich diet in form of milk, yogurt, buttermilk etc. Try to increase your calcium intake as your baby need it to develop bones in body.

Also reason iron and calcium are not taken together is because calcium decreases iron absorbtion in body. Dont take iron tablet immd after having milk etc.

Daisy

2007-08-21

Name: shweta
Subject:

calcium

Hi Puja,

I have just entered 6th month of pregnancy. I am taking calcium supplements one tablet a day from 4th month onwards. You should increase your milk intake and ask your doc for calcium supplements. My doc has prescribed me iron supplements also. It is recommended to have atleast 2 hr gap between intake of calcium and iron for proper absorption. I am taking calcium tabs. after lunch and iron after dinner. Never take both iron & calcium together. Bye. Take care.

2007-08-21

Name: AYUSHI
Subject:

calcium

u have mentioned never to take calcium and iron tablets together. any particular reason.??? My doc has not given me any instructions as above.

2007-08-21

Name: Meenakshi
Subject:

for pooja

Hi Pooja,

I am 6months pregnant and i have been taking supplements (one tablet once in a day)from beginning.Atleast in US this is what the doc. gives..it has all calcium,vitamins,folic acid..etc.And i wud really suggest you to take 2 glasses of milk and yogurt too everyday....u and ur baby needs it.Take care.

2007-08-20

Name: AYUSHI
Subject:

calcium

HI puja,

Calcium supplement apart from milk , in form of tablets is recommended from the 5th month. I take shelcal 500 mg everyday once, and drink two glass of milk. Please check with your doctor before taking any supplements.

2007-08-22

Name: Viju
Subject:

Calcium supplement

Yes, calcium supplement has to be taken. This is mentioned in all the books/ sites related to pregnancy.
I take CCM as advised by my doc. This has calcium as well as Vitamin D3.
It is better to ask the doc abt this.

take care,
Viju

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