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The Importance of Calcium During Pregnancy

March 1, 2022

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Calcium is so important for women of all ages, and it is especially important for women who are expecting. It plays a key role in helping build baby’s teeth, bones, and skeletal system. Here we share why adequate calcium consumption is so important for moms-to-be, offer some calcium-rich food suggestions, and explain how you can fill nutritional gaps during pregnancy.

How Calcium Benefits Women During Pregnancy

Your body takes calcium away from you and passes it to your developing baby, which is why getting enough of this mineral is vital to help prevent bone loss during pregnancy. The good news is that your body knows how to step up and protect your bones, especially when you eat the right things.

How Much Calcium Does Your Body Need?

Your body does not produce calcium, which means you need to include it in your diet. Most pregnant women require about 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day. You should try to get at least four servings of calcium-rich foods daily.1

Calcium-Rich Foods

Some of the best sources of calcium are found in dairy products, including:2

  1. Plain low-fat yogurt
  2. Part-skim mozzarella
  3. Cheddar cheese
  4. Skim milk
  5. Calcium-fortified soymilk
  6. 2 percent milk
  7. Low-fat buttermilk
  8. Cottage cheese

Non-dairy Calcium Options

Not everyone can tolerate dairy, so here are some non-dairy options that provide significant sources of calcium.

  • Calcium-fortified orange juice
  • Canned sardines with bones
  • Tofu
  • Salmon
  • Cereals that are calcium-fortified
  • Kale
  • Bok choy

Filling in Nutritional Gaps with Prenatal Vitamins

Sometimes moms-to-be need a little extra help getting the recommended daily amount of calcium. A prenatal vitamin that contains calcium when combined with a calcium-rich diet can usually give you and baby everything you need. But not all prenatal vitamins are created the same.

Prenate offers a family of calcium-rich prenatal vitamins including:

Ask your doctor if a Prenate® Vitamin is right for you.

 

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This post is brought to you by the Prenate® Vitamin Family, a line of prescription prenatal supplements designed to enhance preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition in women. Talk with your doctor about how taking a daily prescription prenatal or postnatal vitamin could help support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum wellness.

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REFERENCES: 1. Get the Calcium You Need During Pregnancy. Grow by WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/baby/get-the-calcium-you-need-during-pregnancy#1. Last reviewed March 19, 2021. Accessed January 2, 2022. 2. How Much Calcium Do You Need During Pregnancy? What to Expect. https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/diet/calcium-during-pregnancy/#how. Last reviewed May 21, 2020. Accessed January 2, 2022.

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WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

This site and its contents are an information resource only, and are neither intended to nor should be used in replacement of your doctor or other prescribing professional’s medical guidance, recommendations or advice. Neither this site nor its information should be used or relied upon for any diagnostic, medical, treatment, nutritional or other purpose. All aspects of pregnancy, including whether pregnancy is right for you, and the nourishment and care of your child, should be made with your doctor and other appropriate medical professional, and in consideration of your and your child’s particular medical history. Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC (“Avion”) makes no representation, warranty or other undertaking that this site or its information are appropriate for you or your child’s specific needs or issues, and further expressly disclaims all damages, losses, injuries or liability whatsoever incurred or alleged to have been incurred in consequence of your reliance on the information on this site. Avion does not endorse any test, procedure, treatment, remedy, therapy, cure, nutritional regimen, method or other activity or undertaking that you and/or your doctor or other medical professional may elect or recommend. By visiting this site you agree to these terms and conditions and acknowledge that you have read and understand the same. These terms and conditions, together with any information on this site, may be amended, restated or otherwise changed from time to time and at any time by Avion within the sole, absolute and uncontrolled exercise of its discretion. You acknowledge and agree that Avion has no duty or obligation to keep you informed of any amendments to, restatements of or other changes to these terms and conditions or this site, and that you are solely and exclusively responsible for apprising yourself of the same.

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