Calcium tablets are generally suitable for pregnant women who experience leg cramps during the mid-pregnancy period. Their primary role is to supplement calcium and promote the development of the fetal skeleton. Since the demand for calcium is relatively high during the middle and late stages of pregnancy, if supplementation is not timely, it is easy to experience leg cramps. Therefore, an appropriate amount of calcium supplementation is necessary.
So, what should pregnant women do if they experience constipation after taking calcium tablets?
1. Take more walks and move around frequently; avoid sitting for long periods as good blood circulation benefits both the body and digestive system. It's best to walk for an hour every day.
2. Drink a cup of warm water with a little salt, MSG, soy sauce, and sesame oil on an empty stomach every morning. Also, drink plenty of water during the day.
3. Consistently eat fruits like bananas and apples that can enhance gastrointestinal motility. Additionally, drinking some honey water can help relieve dry stools.
4. Encourage pregnant women to eat more vegetables rich in crude fiber, such as celery and garlic sprouts. Crude fiber can effectively promote gastrointestinal motility, thereby alleviating constipation symptoms.
5. Eat raw apples. Raw apples can promote gastrointestinal motility and help reduce constipation symptoms. Having a raw apple half an hour after each meal can be very helpful in treating constipation.
Next, how to supplement calcium during pregnancy?
1. Get more sun exposure every day. This will ensure the body absorbs sufficient vitamin D, making the fetal bones and teeth develop more robustly and eliminating factors for congenital rickets and dental caries.
2. Consider supplementing the deficiency with calcium supplements. After the fourth month of pregnancy, take calcium supplements daily under a doctor’s guidance, especially for pregnant women with calcium deficiency symptoms, until the ninth month. Choose calcium supplements with high intestinal absorption rates and easy administration.
3. Consume calcium-rich foods. For example, milk is the best source of calcium, along with dairy products, seafood, soy and soy products, and dark green leafy vegetables. Ensure drinking two bags of milk daily or have one bag of milk and one bag of soy milk each day.
Finally, it's essential to maintain a good mood during pregnancy and ensure a balanced diet without being picky or favoring certain foods, which could lead to malnutrition. More importantly, avoid getting too “heaty,” as it can cause constipation in pregnant women. To stay healthy, it’s crucial to adjust oneself and enjoy a pleasant pregnancy journey.
