Reasons to test blood calcium for pregnant women

Calcium is a mineral that plays a very important role for human development, especially for pregnant women. When pregnant, the mother needs to supplement calcium not only for herself but also to provide for the fetus, contributing to the favorable process of forming bones, skull, teeth and muscles of the baby. With such a large demand for calcium, calcium deficiency during pregnancy is not uncommon, this is the reason why she needs a blood calcium test to detect this condition in time.

Calcium is a trace element that plays an important role in human health and is especially necessary for the development of the fetus during pregnancy. In order for a newborn baby to reach an average height of 50 cm, the mother's calcium requirement must increase by about 1.5 times normal. The roles of calcium for mother and fetus such as:
Contributing to the complete and healthy development of the child's bone system Regulating the blood clotting process, facilitating natural blood clotting Prevention of osteoporosis, spongy weak bones, fragile bones for the mother Maintain a stable heart rate and body metabolic activities Essentially contribute to the production of breast milk after childbirth Reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, prevent high blood pressure Calcium supplementation for pregnant women is extremely important, if the blood calcium index is low, it can lead to the following manifestations:
Mother: fatigue, back pain, joint pain, toothache, tooth decay , leg numbness, cramps, insomnia Fetal: growth retardation, congenital rickets, congenital wheezing, bone malformations

Blood calcium test for pregnant women is a basic test, helping doctors monitor and evaluate the mother's health status to ensure safety for both mother and baby. From there, it is possible to adjust the appropriate nutrition for the rest of the pregnancy or supplement with oral calcium if necessary. In each stage of development, the calcium needs of the fetus will be different, specifically as follows:
The first trimester: the mother needs about 800mg of calcium per day The next three months: about 1000-1200mg The last three months: 1200- 1300mg Thanks to the blood calcium test, the doctor can screen for prenatal diseases in each period. The time to do the test is usually the first prenatal check-up or when there are signs of calcium deficiency. However, mothers should pay attention to screening tests on important developmental milestones of the child.

When the mother's blood calcium test results have a low blood calcium index and need to add calcium, there should be certain notes in calcium supplementation for the mother:
Pregnant women can use it. most types of calcium preparations with reasonable doses if there is no history of disease or allergies Pregnant women with diabetes should limit calcium supplements containing sugar. Pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia and high blood pressure should limit calcium supplements containing sodium salts. Sedimentation causing kidney stones Calcium supplements must be combined with vitamin D3 supplements to help metabolize calcium in the body, avoid calcium being excreted. The body only absorbs about 500mg of calcium in each supplement, so it should be divided into several doses. day will be more effective. Iron and calcium are competitive, so it is not recommended to supplement these two factors at the same time to avoid losing the effect of either. Do not supplement with calcium in combination with foods such as chocolate, green tea, cocoa, .. Before taking calcium supplements, pregnant women should see a doctor for specific advice on dosage and supplement methods to achieve the highest effectiveness. Periodically at hospitals with enough expertise, modern equipment and technology to be able to closely monitor the developments of the fetus's development, recognize the nutritional deficiency of the pregnant woman to make recommendations. advise pregnant women what supplements should be, with how much dosage to keep both mother and baby healthy.
It is also one of the contents implemented in the Maternity Care Package of Vinmec International General Hospital. In addition to nutritional advice, Vinmec's experts also perform many other examination and diagnosis methods to help detect abnormal signs at the earliest for timely intervention, ensuring a safe, convenient pregnancy and healthy pregnancy. The most comfortable for mother and baby.