25
less sugar including
cheese, yogurt, and
cottage cheese.
Eat non-dairy calcium
sources, including
greens, broccoli,
sardines, and tofu.
Try consuming small
amounts of milk with
meals. Milk is better
tolerated with food.
Should I Take a Calcium
Supplement During
Pregnancy?
If you have trouble
consuming enough
calcium-rich foods in your
daily meal plan, talk to
your doctor or dietitian
about taking a calcium
supplement. The amount
of calcium you will need
from a supplement
depends on how much
calcium you are
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consuming through food
sources.
Calcium supplements and
some antacids containing
calcium, such as Tums,
may complement an
already healthy diet. Many
multiple vitamin
supplements contain little
or no calcium; therefore,
you will need an
additional calcium
supplement.
Why Do I Need More
Iron During Pregnancy?
Iron is a mineral that
makes up an important
part of hemoglobin, the
substance in blood that
carries oxygen throughout
the body. Iron also carries
oxygen in muscles,
helping them function
properly. Iron helps
increase your resistance to
stress and disease.