It helps build strong bones and teeth in the baby and helps keep the woman's bones healthy. During pregnancy, you need 1200 to 1500mg a day. That's about 3 to 4 glasses of skim milk a day. Calcium supplementation may help control blood pressure. It can help reduce hypertension and the risk of pre-eclampsia.
Some substances interfere with the body's absorption of calcium.
Salt, protein foods, tea, coffee and unleavened bread should not be consumed with calcium-containing foods. Research has also found that zinc can be helpful to a thin or underweight woman during pregnancy. We believe this mineral helps a thin woman increase her chances of giving birth to a bigger, healthier baby. The value of fluoride and fluoride supplementation in a pregnant woman is unclear. Some prenatal vitamins contain fluoride.