Doc has me on folic acid already but hasnt mentioned calcium yet. Im 11 weeks. From which month does it usually start? Just want to be prepared when i go for my next visit.
My saas started giving me ragi and sesame seeds from early on, but my gynac added the actual calcium tablets in the 4th month. It is best to balance traditional foods with the medical supplements your doctor prescribes.
My mother suggested eating lots of curry leaves and ragi for natural calcium, which I did. But for the actual calcium tablets, I waited until my doctor prescribed them in the second trimester. Trusting your doctor's timeline is always best.
Actually, calcium tablets are usually started from the 14th week, yaar. That's when the second trimester kicks in. My doc prescribed them then, along with iron, so just wait for your gynac to tell you.
Most doctors start calcium in the second trimester. Since I had gestational diabetes, I had to be very careful with milk-based calcium drinks and chose plain tablets. Make sure you don't take your calcium and iron pills at the same time as they block absorption.
Do not start taking calcium on your own in the first trimester. Your doctor will write it for you around the 14th week. Just eat dairy products for now and let the professional handle the prescriptions.
Doctors generally start calcium in the second trimester. Till then, you can eat curd, paneer, and sesame seeds to get it naturally. But if you face severe muscle cramps or joint pain, please tell your doctor.
I can only share my own experience, but my doctor started my calcium tablets once I completed my 12th week scan. Every pregnancy is unique, so please follow whatever your doctor advises for you.
Usually, doctors prescribe calcium starting from the second trimester because that's when the baby's bone development peaks. Make sure you don't take it together with your iron tablet, keep a gap of at least 4 hours.
I remember being so confused about when to start what! My doctor started calcium tablets in my 4th month. Now my toddler has strong teeth and bones, so the pills definitely did their job. Just follow your doctor's schedule.
Typically, calcium supplements start around the 4th month. It is very easy to forget these daily pills with a busy office schedule, so I set a daily alarm on my phone. Just take them after food as advised by your doctor.
My doctor prescribed standard calcium tablets in the 4th month. They are quite affordable and easy to find at any local pharmacy. Just stick to the brand your doctor recommends to keep it simple.
Don't worry, you don't need to gulp down calcium tablets from day one! Normally, doctors introduce them around the second trimester when the baby starts building bones. Just wait for your gynac to write the prescription, don't self-medicate!
