Patient's question:
I would like to ask, I am six months pregnant and have not gone to the hospital to check if I am lacking in calcium. Do I need to supplement with calcium?Doctor's answer:
Pregnant women need 40 grams of calcium throughout their entire pregnancy, with the majority of it accumulated in the first three months of pregnancy. During these three months, they need to supplement 1.2 grams of calcium per day. Milk is rich in calcium, with 1 kilogram of milk containing 1.2 grams of calcium. Generally, first-time pregnant women do not lack calcium, and newborns will not either. In the late stages of pregnancy, some pregnant women may experience leg cramps. Supplementing with calcium can alleviate these symptoms. Consuming more calcium-rich foods, such as bone broth, fish, and shrimp, can also help.