Why Is Calcium Important During Pregnancy?

When you are pregnant calcium is another mineral that is of utmost importance not just for your growing fetus but for you as well. Calcium decades has been known to be good for healthy teeth and bones but let us now see how it helps the mother and the growing fetus. 

As soon as you conceive you are advised to up your calcium intake not because it is necessary for your growing fetus, but because it is important for you – the expecting mommy. How? You may ask! Well, that’s what our nutritionist Huda Shaikh is trying to tell us – how important is calcium for a pregnant mommy. [Read More - How Much Calcium-rich Foods in Child's Diet?]

How Much Calcium Does The Fetus Require?

The fetus will take its calcium requirements from your diet thus leaving you deficient in calcium, hence, when you conceive your doctor advises you to up your calcium intake. During gestation, the fetus requires approximately 30gms of calcium

1. During the second trimester, the fetus requires 50mg/day of calcium
2. During the 3rd trimester, it requires 250mg of calcium per day

What Are The Benefits Of Calcium For The Fetus?

Let us now see how calcium benefits the pregnant mum and the growing fetus.

1. Is crucial for muscle formation</