Patient's question:
The baby is now three months old and being breastfed. Can the mother take calcium supplements to prevent the baby from being calcium deficient? Which type of calcium supplement is better?Doctor's answer:
Prevent your baby from calcium and iron deficiency. First, pay attention to a balanced and nutritious diet. It must be adhered to every day. Your baby's metabolism is very fast, so if you don't pay attention, the body may lack calcium, iron, and zinc. Which calcium is most easily absorbed by the baby: such as calcium in complementary foods: egg yolks, fish paste, shrimp paste, kelp, seaweed soup, soy milk, etc. If there is severe calcium deficiency, medication is needed, as medication supplements are faster. Dietary supplements are slower. Gluconate zinc, zinc sulfate, etc. can be taken under the guidance of a doctor. For iron supplementation in complementary foods, there are: eating more vegetables, tomatoes, rapeseed, celery, etc. apricots, peaches, plums, oranges, jujubes, lean meat, egg yolks, animal livers, kidneys, etc. Since the iron in food is not easily absorbed.