WHO recommendations for calcium supplementation during pregnancy

Calcium is an important nutrient to supplement during pregnancy, however wrong calcium supplementation can cause many complications for mother and baby. Therefore, the World Health Organization has made recommendations on calcium supplementation during pregnancy.

1. Scientific basis for drinking calcium during pregnancy

Evidence of the effects of calcium supplementation on results other than hypertension/pre-production was taken from Cochrane's system overview. The overview took data from 23 trials on 18,587 pregnant women. The purpose of the overview is to determine the effect of calcium on the results of the mother and perimeter.

Results for mothers when taking calcium supplements

Studies show strong evidence that calcium supplementation does not affect medoma anemia or the proportion of women who have to have a cesarean section. Moderate evidence in turns out that calcium supplementation may or may not affect m mother mortality and may reduce or make no difference to the risk of urinary tract infections. Evidence to a low degree suggests that calcium supplementation can make little or no difference to the mother's weight gain problem.

Gestational hypertension

Pregnant mother with hypertension

Side effects with calcium

Calcium supplementation produces little or no risk of side effects, e.g., headache, vomiting, back pain, swelling, vaginal and urinary problems, indgestion and abdominal pain. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy can produce little or no risk with urolithiasis, abdominal pain and kidney failure, all of which are assessed for moderate levels of evidence. Low-level evidence suggests that there may be little or no effect on the risk of gallstones.

Results of fetuses and babies

Calcium supplementation may or may not be associated with low-weight children (<2500 g), kết quả này được chỉ ra có mức độ bằng chứng ở mức vừa. Low-level evidence suggests that calcium supplementation may have little or no effect on preterm birth before 37 weeks gestation. However, when the tests are strat tiered by dose (<1000 mg so với 1000 mg), bằng chứng mức độ vừa cho thấy khi bổ sung canxi liều cao có thể làm giảm nguy cơ sinh non.

Evidence at low levels suggests that calcium supplementation may produce little or no increase in perdtal mortality, and moderate evidence suggests little or no effect on still still life.

premature birth due to mother with hepatitis B

Premature babies may be affected by the mother's calcium supplement

2. Recommendations for calcium intake during pregnancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that in the daily nutrition of pregnant mothers with low calcium intake, calcium should be supplemented during pregnancy with oral dosages of 1.5- 2.0 g/day to reduce the risk of pre-production.

In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends that women also take calcium through calcium-rich foods available from natural ingredients. Calcium-rich foods such as dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt or dark green vegetables also have calcium but in much less quantities. In addition, there are some foods that are supplemented with calcium such as calcium-boosting cereals, bread, orange juice and soy sauce. Women need to check the calcium composition on the food label to know for sure the content of nutrients.

3. What to know about calcium supplements for pregnant women

If the pregnant mother is allergic to milk, lactose intolerance or is a vegetarian, getting enough calcium from food may be difficult or limited. If you do not receive enough calcium from food, your doctor may prescribe calcium supplements during pregnancy in the right amount.

Women need to choose the right type of calcium for two different types:

  • Calcium carbonate is less expensive and best effective if you take calcium carbonate while eating.
  • Calcium citrate is best effective when eating or on an empty stomach.

Excess calcium

Calcium in some foods

Many calcium supplements also contain vitamin D to help the body absorb calcium better. However, it is limited to 500 mg at a time. To ensure your body absorbs as much calcium as possible, it is recommended to take only 500 mg of calcium at a time. For example, 01 capsule of 500 mg at breakfast and 01 capsule is different from dinner.

Breastfeeding also needs more calcium, so mothers need to continue adding calcium while breastfeeding. Studies show that mothers can lose 3% to 5% of bone mass during breastfeeding due to the loss of part of calcium through breast milk. Therefore, mothers should eat foods with calcium and drink supplements on the advice of a doctor.

However, common side effects of calcium supplementation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or constipation. Excessive use of calcium can cause kidney stones and prevent the body from absorbing zinc and iron. During pregnancy, women should not drink more than 2,500 mg of calcium per day or more than 3,000 mg if under 18 years of age. If the worried maternity may receive too much calcium, it is possible to go to medical centers and ask for advice from specialist doctors.

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Source: extranet.who, webmd.com

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