During pregnancy, a woman\’s body loses a lot of calcium because all the calcium needed for fetal development comes from the mother\’s body. In other words, a considerable part of the calcium already in the pregnant woman\’s body will enter the baby\’s body. If the calcium intake of pregnant women is insufficient, it will have a greater impact on the fetus and the pregnant woman itself. When there is a mild calcium deficiency, the body will mobilize calcium from the mother\’s bones to maintain normal blood calcium.
When there is severe calcium deficiency, pregnant women may experience leg cramps and even osteomalacia. Calcium deficiency in pregnant women will also have adverse effects on the growth and development of the fetus. Abnormalities such as softening of the skull, wide bone sutures, and abnormal closure of fontanelles may occur after birth.
What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in pregnant women? Let’s take a look at the symptoms of calcium deficiency in pregnant women.
1. Calf cramps
It usually occurs in the fifth month of pregnancy, and it often occurs at night. However, some pregnant mothers do not suffer from calf cramps despite calcium deficiency in their bodies, and it is easy to neglect calcium supplementation. (Note: Incomplete cramps during pregnancy are caused by calcium deficiency!)
2. Loose teeth
Calcium is the main element that forms the hard tissue of human bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency can lead to abnormal development of tooth enamel, reduced ability to resist caries, and loose hard tissue structure. If a pregnant mother feels that her teeth are loose, she may be suffering from calcium deficiency.
3. Pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome
Calcium deficiency is related to the occurrence of hypertensive disease during pregnancy. If you suffer from high blood pressure during pregnancy, perhaps you should be more vigilant.
4.Joint and pelvic pain
If calcium intake is insufficient, in order to ensure that the calcium concentration in the blood is maintained within the normal range, under the action of hormones, a large amount of calcium will be released from the bones of pregnant women, causing joint and pelvic pain.