Hello Doctor, I am 29 week pregnant and having some kind of cramping and loose motions from last two weeks..though m feeling fit now..and taking medicine..but my gynae stops me to take iron calcium etc..i just want to know..does this impact my baby..or not..means m little worry about the growth of the baby..
Hi, Iron and calcium are just supplements given, when we feel that maternal diet may not be able to provide adequate quantities of them. Iron is known to cause diarrhea / constipation and a metallic taste. Calcium is known to cause diarrhea. And moreover both should not be taken together as they can hamper each others' absorption. So, if you do not have a low hemoglobin you can safely discontinue iron.I would advise you to take calcium 2 hours after meals, if it suits you. As calcium supplements after 5th month of pregnancy is recommended. Hope this helps. Regards.