CALCIUM AND PREGNANCY Calcium is a crucial nutrient which is very essential during pregnancy as well as lactation. Intake of Calcium helps in proper formation of bones and teeth of the offspring, increases the Calcium content in breast milk and prevents osteoporosis in the mother. The need for Calcium arises from the fact that during pregnancy, the offspring has an increased need for Calcium which will be drawn from the mothers bones. Women also have a tendency to lose bone mass during pregnancy and breastfeeding because they produce lesser Estrogen which helps protect the bones A few popular sources of Calcium - Cereals & Legumes : Ragi, Bengalgram, Horsegram, Rajmah and Soyabean - Green Leafy Vegetables - Milk and Milk Products - Dry Coconut, Almond, Mustard seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Gingelly Seeds Regular exercise also reduces the loss of Calcium and adequate exposure to Sunlight maintains a healthy level of Vitamin D which helps in Calcium absorption.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:12:39 +0000
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