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Calcium and Iron supplements
In the second trimester how much dose of calcium and iron is required. And can it be taken in regular diet instead of supplements?
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Regular diet doesn't give the required measurement s in diet
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Iron and calcium is necessary in pregnancy..calcium 1.2gm and iron 60mg depend upon ur hemoglobin...in pregnancy requirment is more. So u should take iron and calcium
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OFCOURSE IT CAN BE TAKEN IN REGULAR DIET BUT THEN THE PATIENTS OFF ONLY MISSESS IT.
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START ON TAB. OROFER XT TWICE A DAY AND TAB. CALCIMAX FORTE 1000MG ONCE A DAY. THAT IS THE REGULAR REQUIREMENT
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Dr. Aseemita Debata
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
I hope your gynaecologist who is checking you antenatal will help you regarding this but iron and calcium supplements are essential in pregnancy due to extra demand for hemoglobin synthesis.
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