How much calcium per day during pregnancy?

Question

My doctor told me that calcium is very important for my baby's development. I want to make sure I'm getting enough. How much calcium intake is recommended per day during pregnancy?

Arnavi Ganguly · Answer

When I was staying at mummy's house, she made sure I had two glasses of milk daily, along with the regular calcium pills my gynac told me to take.

Sita Tripathi · Answer

Always check with your gynac for the right dosage, especially if you have thyroid. I had to keep a 4-hour gap between my thyroid pill and calcium tablet.

Anupama Bhati · Answer

Don't stress too much calculating daily milligrams, yaar. Just take the calcium supplement your gynac prescribed and drink a glass of milk.

Shrishti Taneja · Answer

Usually doctors prescribe one or two calcium tablets daily after the first trimester. Just eat simple dairy items like curd and paneer too.

Trishna Bundela · Answer

I remember getting so worried about nutritional counts, but my gynac sorted it out with safe daily pills. Please follow whatever your doctor prescribes for you.

Gunjan Chetty · Answer

My doctor prescribed 1000mg daily tablets but sometimes I forget to take them, I'm so worried. Are you guys taking them regularly?

Aarti Kapadia · Answer

Include ghar ka khana like makhana, til, and ragi in your diet for strong bones, beta. But don't skip the calcium tablets given by your doctor.