What is good for pregnant women with calcium deficiency? Do I have to take calcium tablets? First of all, expectant mothers must check with the prenatal doctor whether they are calcium deficient. Because each expectant mother's own calcium situation is different, and the daily diet can meet the needs of most people for calcium, expectant mothers should never have herd mentality and follow the crowd to supplement calcium. Of course, expectant mothers belong to a special group, and the demand for calcium is too large. Even so, expectant mothers should refer to the prenatal report. If they do lack calcium, they should supplement it immediately. Otherwise, they just need to maintain a normal diet.
Secondly, for expectant mothers with calcium deficiency, food supplement is the first choice for calcium supplementation during pregnancy. Because food supplement can not only supplement calcium, but also supplement other essential nutrients during pregnancy, and the side effects of food supplement are small, which is more beneficial to the fetus and its own health. In the daily diet, there are mainly these categories of foods that can achieve calcium supplementation: first, dairy products, such as yogurt and milk; Second, bean products, such as soybean milk and tofu; Third, other foods with high calcium content, such as seaweed and dried shrimps. These foods are rich in nutrients such as calcium, protein and vitamins. As long as expectant mothers insist on drinking a cup of milk every morning and evening and eating more of these foods in three meals, they can achieve a good calcium supplement effect.
Thirdly, if expectant mothers still can't meet the calcium needs of themselves and their fetuses through food supplements, they can consider taking calcium tablets. Of course, expectant mothers must take calcium tablets according to the doctor's advice, because there are many kinds of calcium tablets sold in the market, and some calcium tablets have low calcium content, and some calcium tablets will lead to constipation and other adverse reactions. While taking calcium tablets, expectant mothers should pay attention to drinking more water, eating more foods with high dietary fiber content, and increasing gastrointestinal peristalsis through moderate exercise. Only in this way can the symptoms of constipation be alleviated. If the symptoms are too serious, the expectant mother must stop taking it immediately and communicate with the doctor to find a more suitable calcium supplement method. Therefore, calcium tablets are not the best choice for expectant mothers to supplement calcium. How to supplement calcium still needs to listen to the doctor's advice and have a checkup on time.
Finally, in addition to calcium supplementation, expectant mothers should also pay attention to more sun exposure or take vitamin D, which is an effective measure to promote calcium absorption. In addition, it is also the best time to supplement calcium before going to bed. Drinking a cup of hot milk can not only supplement calcium, but also help to promote sleep and better absorb various nutrients.
Conclusion It is very important to supplement calcium during pregnancy. Only in this way can we ensure that the normal growth and development of the fetus will not be affected, and we can also prevent expectant mothers from experiencing calcium deficiency. Therefore, expectant mothers must pay attention to calcium supplementation during pregnancy, but they should not blindly supplement calcium. Only in this way can they successfully pass the pregnancy.