My healthy pregnancy

Calcium

During pregnancy, the majority of the calcium stored is to make your baby’s skeleton.

Role during pregnancy

Most people are familiar with the connection between calcium and healthy bones and teeth. Well, during pregnancy, the majority of the calcium stored is to make your baby’s skeleton. But, did you know that it also helps to maintain good blood pressure?

Food rich in calcium

Milk, fortified soya beverages, yogurt, cheese: milk products are first on the podium as the best sources of calcium, but there are also small amounts to be found in green vegetables (spinach, fennel, green cabbage, etc.) and legumes.

Several products are also enriched with calcium, such as orange juice and tofu.

This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice and Accès pharma affiliated pharmacist-owners cannot be held responsible for this information. The information was true and accurate at the time of publication, but it is subject to change.

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