In order to be a competent mother, many women start supplementing calcium before pregnancy. However, some people believe that supplementing calcium before pregnancy is unnecessary, while others think that supplementing calcium during pregnancy can meet the needs of both the mother and the fetus, and there is no need to supplement calcium before pregnancy. Is that really the case? Now let's learn together, when is the best time to take calcium supplements before pregnancy?
We all know that calcium has a very important impact on both the mother and the fetus. Firstly, for babies, the formation of teeth and bones cannot be separated from calcium. If the fetus lacks calcium, there is a high possibility of developing rickets during postnatal development. Therefore, the calcium requirement for the mother during pregnancy must be ensured. Secondly, calcium has coagulation effects, which can alleviate fatigue during pregnancy and have a certain impact on breastfeeding. It is worth noting that once a woman becomes pregnant, in order to ensure fetal development, the body's calcium will be automatically transported to the fetus. If the mother had previously suffered from calcium deficiency, not only would the fetal development be affected, but her own physical functions would also be abnormal.
So, supplementing calcium before pregnancy is very important, and the timing of calcium supplementation is also very important.
1. Early is better than late. Generally, women should start supplementing calcium during the preparation period for pregnancy. Due to the dietary structure in China, most Chinese women lack calcium in their bodies, so it is advisable to supplement calcium early rather than late.
2. The effect of calcium supplementation in the evening is good. At around 3am, human cells constantly generate new cells. If the body is in a state of sleep at that time, the growth rate of bones is very fast. So it is meaningful and necessary to supplement calcium at night.
3. Supplementing calcium at night does not equal supplementing calcium before bedtime. Dinner should not be eaten too late, otherwise after supplementing calcium after meals, the stomach may not have time to digest and fall asleep, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort. The calcium that cannot be digested in time may enter the urethra and cause urinary stones. Therefore, dinner time should not be too late, and calcium supplementation should be completed three hours before bedtime.
It is necessary to supplement calcium before pregnancy. For the health of the baby, expectant parents should pay attention during the preparation for pregnancy.
