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Calcium not taken throughout pregnancy
Good evening sir /madam, am in 38 week pregnancy I had not taken my calcium supplements in my pregnancy but in july I had done calcium serum test which came out 8.9 also am eating daily curd and having milk one glass a day does it affect me or my baby please reply ? EFW shows 2154 gm in 32 week thank you
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Yes, calcium requirement increased during pregnancy, hence replacement is needed as many times dietary intake is insufficient to fullfill the needs
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Yes it will definitely have an impact on your own health
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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It's better to take calcium supplements in pregnancy..
You can start the medicine .
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