Why are calcium and vitamin D needed throughout pregnancy?

Calcium and vitamin D are needed throughout pregnancy. There is some controversy over exactly how much calcium women need. The National Academy of Sciences recommends that pregnant women get about 1,000 milligrams of calcium every day (if you are under age nineteen, the recommendation is 1,300).

This is the amount found in four cups of yogurt or milk. Calcium can also be found in dark green, leafy vegetables; broccoli; sardines or canned salmon; tofu; and calcium-fortified orange juice or soy milk. Women's bodies absorb calcium efficiently during pregnancy, and babies have mechanisms for getting all they need.

Extra calcium in the form of more dairy products or other dietary sources is recommended only for women whose diets are significantly low in calcium. If you are lactose intolerant or have a diet that is low in calcium, you can get the recommended 1,000 milligrams by taking calcium supplements, which can be found in any drugstore. Antacids like Tums that are made of calcium carbonate are a good source of elemental calcium and may be better tolerated than other forms of calcium.

Vitamin D helps us absorb calcium; if you do not get enough vitamin D through eating fish, milk, and fortified foods, or being exposed to the sun, you may want to take a supplement that contains both calcium and vitamin D. Women with dark skin and women who live at higher latitudes are more likely to need supplemental vitamin D.

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