Do you need a calcium supplement during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy is a time when a woman's body undergoes significant changes and there are increased demands for essential nutrients but what about calcium do your requirements go up and should you take a calcium supplemnet? In this episode, expert fertility and pregnancy dietitian Bec Norris discusses what actually happens to your calcium levels durign pregnancy and how much you need to have a healthy plant-based pregnancy. While taking a supplement is impotant, it is not the only way to get enough calcium in.  If you're pregnant or planning to be, listen to this espiode about meeting your calcium reuqirements during pregnancy.   Take the Free Plant-based Pregnancy Diet Quiz to find out if you're eating right!   TOPICS DISCUSSED: Calcium requirements during pregnancy Plant-based sources of calcium  What to look for when choosing a calciunm supplement and how much you need Other nutrients to support absorption of calcium and when to take a supplement     Here's how I can help you have a healthy plant-based pregnancy: Take the Free Plant-based Pregnancy Diet Quiz to find out if you're eating right! Planning a plant-based pregnancy in 2023? Join the Prep Your Body For Baby waitlist here. Searching for the right/best prenatal? Book a Diet and Supplement Assessment to turn confusion into clarity fast! Book here Connect with Bec on Instagram
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