Patient's question:
My wife is currently six months pregnant. In the first month, she took calcium carbonate produced by Zhejiang Guojing Pharmaceutical. Now at home, she is taking Gai Wu Shuang (Children's Vitamin D and Calcium Granules) produced by Hunan Fangsheng Pharmaceutical. However, Gai Wu Shuang has a slightly medicinal taste. Could you please ask an expert about the effectiveness of this calcium and whether it has any side effects? How should pregnant women scientifically supplement with calcium? Thank you very much!Doctor's answer:
Mothers-to-be can start taking calcium supplements after the third month of pregnancy, as this is when the baby's bones begin to grow and the demand for calcium increases. During the third to seventh month of pregnancy, the recommended daily calcium intake is 1000 milligrams, including various foods. After the seventh month, it is recommended to take 1500 milligrams of calcium daily. While taking calcium, if there is not enough vitamin D, the body cannot absorb calcium. However, if too much vitamin D is taken without proper attention, it can lead to poisoning in the body. Many pregnant women take multivitamins, so it is important to check the total dosage being consumed.