Patient's question:
Hello, my child is now 5 and a half months old. I haven't been taking calcium supplements. What kind of calcium supplements should I take?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Not concerned about how.
Help needed: Should I supplement with calcium during breastfeeding? What kind of calcium is good?
Doctor's answer:
Premature infants should start supplementing with calcium two weeks after birth, while full-term infants should begin after one month. It is recommended to continue supplementation until the age of 2 or 3. Beyond the issue of absorption, taking excessive calcium without proper absorption is futile. Simultaneously, digesting AD (cod liver oil) can help with calcium absorption and prevent rickets. Exposing the infant to sunlight also aids in calcium absorption, but it is essential to be outdoors rather than through a glass window, as ultraviolet rays cannot penetrate glass. Additionally, the immature gastrointestinal system of infants can interfere with absorption.