Suggested scheme for calcium supplementation in pregnant women
Dosage ~ 1.5–2.0 g elemental calcium/day
Frequency ~ Daily, with the total daily dosage divided into three doses (preferably taken at mealtimes)
Duration ~ From 20 weeks’ gestation until the end of pregnancy
Target group ~ All pregnant women, particularly those at higher risk of gestational hypertension
Settings ~ Areas with low calcium intake
(1 g of elemental calcium equals 2.5 g of calcium carbonate or 4 g of calcium citrate)
