Womens and Parenting

Minerals

- Calcium and Phosphorus

The metabolism of these minerals is closely related to the metabolism of parathyroid hormone and vitamin D. Calcium levels dropped slightly to 34 weeks of gestation, when mainly decreases the calcium is bound to albumin. Ionized calcium levels are maintained throughout pregnancy at levels necessary, thanks to the balance established PTH (parathyroid hormone) and vitamin D.

Both work together to increase intestinal absorption, bone resorption and overall levels of circulating calcium. With all this care is achieved deposits of the mother and increase the availability to the fetus during late pregnancy the order consume 200-300 mg/day. The recommendations in some countries establish intake during pregnancy, at 1200 mg/day for each of them. Read the rest of this entry »