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 What happens to the fetus when there is a calcium deficiency?

During pregnancy, a pregnant woman must ensure that calcium is absorbed efficiently. As for some factors that can prevent absorption, they include excessive caffeine consumption or lack of exercise. Here are the most important complications of calcium deficiency in the body.

Eclampsia

Calcium deficiency also leads to preeclampsia, which is a blood pressure disorder that hinders the normal functioning of organs such as the liver or kidneys.
Some symptoms of preeclampsia include protein in the urine, bone pain, shortness of breath, and high blood pressure. At the same time, preeclampsia may lead to miscarriage and abnormal growth of the fetus due to poor blood flow to the fetus.

Toothache and bleeding gums

Toothache and bleeding gums can indicate a calcium deficiency during pregnancy, and pregnant women often suffer from mouth ulcers, toothache, and bleeding gums. To avoid these diseases, pregnant women must maintain the strength of their teeth and healthy gums by consuming a sufficient amount of calcium.

Extreme fatigue

Calcium deficiency can cause insomnia or drowsiness, but some people may experience the following
  Idleness. laziness. Low energy levels. Vertigo, dizziness. Blurry of consciousness which is associated with decreased concentration, forgetfulness, and confusion.
  General symptoms of calcium deficiency
  Severe symptoms of low blood calcium include the following
memory loss. Muscle spasms. Feeling numb in the hands, feet, and face. Depression. Delirium or hallucinations. Ease of bone fracture. Weak nails and break easily.

What happens to the fetus when there is a calcium deficiency?

Although most of your fetus's nutritional needs are met through you, any nutritional deficiency you experience will negatively affect your baby. Lack of calcium in children results in several problems: soft bones, bone loss, delayed teething, nerve and muscle spasms... It may also negatively affect the child’s walking speed.