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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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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
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any of these symptoms should consult your GYNAECOLOGIST immediately
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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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