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Calcium tablets after c-section
Hi,
My doctor prescribed to take calcium tablets as long as I breastfeed my baby?
Is there any side effects of taking Calcium tablets for 2yrs as I will be feeding my baby...or should I stop ?
I'm also hypothyroid...taking 50mcg thyroxine tablets...I take calcium tablets in night
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U can take calcium tablets
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
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Ur need to take 1000 mg calcium tab in a day
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Its actually needed during breastfeeding
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
If no longer breast feeding the baby you can stop calcium supplements for now .
You can again start later.
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Dr. Janapati Koti Spandana
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Nalgonda
U can take calcium tablets no problem
And repeat your thyroid profile and take medication accordingly
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