Importance of Calcium Intake during Pregnancy

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How much calcium is needed by a pregnant woman? Is it necessary to take calcium supplements during pregnancy? What problems are caused if adequate amount of calcium is not consumed during pregnancy?
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[Fatima Shreen]

When a women is pregnant it is very important to maintain proper health and nutrition which makes sure that the baby is healthy and fit. It is important that all the vitamins and minerals go into the body of the mother for a proper growth and development of the baby. Calcium is one of the most integral part of nutrient which should be incorporated by the mother during the pregnancy.

[Ishika Seth]

Calcium plays a vital role in the development of bones, teeth, nerves and muscles of the baby. When sufficient amount of calcium is received by the body of the mother, it functions the nervous system, circulatory system and muscular system of the baby properly.

[Barkha Ghose]

Hello, there are studies which say that calcium helps in the regulation of the muscles, mostly contraction and relaxation. Calcium also helps in improving the regulation of heart. The nervous system message transmission, enzyme function and synaptic process also is linked to calcium.

[Sari Nath]

Hi all, it is very important to take the right amount of calcium required by the body. Your doctor will recommend you to take 1000 milligram of calcium daily, pre and post pregnancy. All the expecting mothers should continue taking calcium even during their breastfeeding period.

[neha francis]

The doctors say that calcium helps in preventing bone diseases like osteoporosis which is commonly found in women. It is very important to add calcium rich food in your daily diet like dairy products and other calcium rich foods and take four servings a day.

[Priyanka Mehta]

Almond is rich is calcium content and can provide up to 88 milligram of calcium in each serving. These can be eaten as snacks in between the meals and also eaten in other forms. Almond is also rich in nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E and zinc.

[Riya Jain]

Hi, you can add salmon in your diet which offers about 180 milligrams of calcium. Salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids which helps in the development of brain. You can cook salmon for proper meals or also have it in salads, but not raw.

[Preeti Gada]

You can also eat spinach, the green leafy vegetable. It offers about 120 milligram of calcium per serving. Those who are not quite fond of dairy products can eat spinach as the best option for calcium source.