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30 week pregnancy
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I'm in 30 week pregnancy and I have 2 types of calcium supplement,pls suggest which one should i take.
1st contains 150 mg calcium & cholecalciferol 500 IU
N 2nd contains calcium 500 mg and Vit D3 250 IU.
Also tell carbonyl iron is good or ferrous sulphate iron is good in pregnancy.
Thnx
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Take calcium 500mg,and ferrous sulphate.
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Dr. Jay Desai
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Pathanamthitta
Hello there,
The supplements needed in pregnancy depends on weight of the lady.
But overall calcium supplements should contain 500mg as minimum dosage
Both forms of iron are good!
U can choose whatever suits you best as intolerance for iron tablet is to the salt preparation and not iron itself
Next Steps
take iron rich diet
small frequent meals
Health Tips
watch for abdominal pain leaking PV decreased fetal movement bleeding PV
any of these symptoms should consult your GYNAECOLOGIST immediately
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Dr. Anshika Jain
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hello there
Take 500 mg calcium and ferrous sulphate.
Take protein powder for pregnancy and one multivitamin tablet once a day.
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Dr. Tanuja E
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take calcium 500mg and vit D3 250IU .. and Ferrous sulphate is good in pregnancy..
Next Steps
Take the tablets which is mentioned in the above section
Health Tips
Don’t take Iron and calcium together..
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