As the fetus gradually grows in the mother's body, the demand for calcium gradually increases. If the calcium in the mother's body is no longer sufficient for the development of herself and the fetus, calcium deficiency may occur. Calcium deficiency during pregnancy is very harmful to both the mother and the fetus, and it must be taken seriously and calcium supplementation should be strengthened in a timely manner. So what kind of impact does calcium deficiency in pregnant women have on the fetus? Let's all learn about it with me.
The main impact of calcium deficiency in pregnant women on fetal development is that it can affect bone and tooth development, such as short stature, abnormal bone development, delayed teething, and misaligned teeth. Some can also lead to congenital laryngeal chondromalacia in newborns after birth. When a newborn inhales, congenital cartilage curling may occur, and the newborn may also suffer from rickets such as skull softening and craniosynostosis. More importantly, due to the crucial role of calcium in the intelligence and nervous system development of newborns, calcium deficiency can directly affect a child's future intellectual development. At the same time, newborns with calcium deficiency have a poor immune system and may become weak and sickly after birth. Therefore, expectant mothers must supplement the necessary calcium during pregnancy.
At six months of pregnancy, expectant mothers need to supplement 1000 milligrams of calcium every day. One important way for pregnant women to supplement calcium is to obtain it from their daily diet. Pregnant mothers should pay attention to eating more calcium rich foods, such as sesame seeds, milk, pork ribs, shrimp skin, etc. Kelp is rich in iodine and calcium (seaweed stewed with shrimp skin and seaweed stewed with rice are good choices). Pregnant women can consume it, which is beneficial for fetal growth and can prevent muscle spasms. While supplementing calcium, it is also important to ensure adequate intake of vitamin D in the diet. Pregnant women should be encouraged to expose themselves to more sunlight to promote the absorption and utilization of calcium. Some calcium tablets can also be used for calcium supplementation. Calcium supplementation should not exceed 20 weeks of pregnancy at the latest, as this stage is the most vigorous period for fetal bone formation and development.
The effective supplementation of calcium is of great significance to the fetus, and pregnant mothers must pay sufficient attention to it. It is necessary to go to the hospital in a timely manner to check for calcium deficiency. If the calcium deficiency is severe, it must be replenished in a timely manner to avoid unpredictable adverse consequences to the fetus caused by calcium deficiency.
