We all know that during pregnancy, a mother’s body performs the ultimate act of self-sacrifice, which means it sacrifices itself. If a mother is not consuming proper nutrients, her body will take away that nutrient and feed it to the baby. Calcium is one of them.
During pregnancy, a woman’s body becomes deficient in a variety of nutrients, including vitamin D, iron, folate, fatty acids, selenium, and calcium. Also, if a mother decides to breastfeed her baby, she will need plenty of calcium, as the body needs more of this mineral during breastfeeding.
You may know that women who are breastfeeding are more prone to nutritional deficiencies, so moms-to-be should keep the daily recommended intake of calcium in mind.
Breastfeeding affects the mother’s bones. According to the FirstCry Parenting Report, women lose 3-5% of their bone mass while nursing, as growing babies and infants take calcium from their mothers. Women who breastfeed produce less estrogen, the hormone that protects bones, making it important for the body to replenish everything it needs.
The report states that “it is mandatory for nursing mothers to consume 1000 mg of calcium every day.” And contrary to popular belief, a vegetarian diet is more likely to supply you with adequate calcium than a non-vegetarian diet. A vegetarian diet (which is rich in cheese, yogurt, milk and milk products) supplies only 600–700 milligrams of calcium a day.
It is advised that mothers should focus on their diet for calcium intake rather than relying on supplements. However, if you want to include supplements in the diet, consult a doctor.
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