CalciumNutrition library
Calcium
Builds the fetal skeleton and supports maternal bone, nerve and muscle function — maternal bone itself buffers supply if intake falls short.
Trimester focus
| Stage | For the mother | For the baby |
|---|---|---|
| First trimester | Demand is modest; absorption efficiency begins rising in preparation. | Skeletal patterning begins, with mineralisation still mostly ahead. |
| Second trimester | Maternal calcium-absorption efficiency rises substantially to meet new demand. | Mineralisation of the developing skeleton picks up pace. |
| Third trimester | If dietary intake is short, maternal bone is drawn on to meet fetal demand. | The fetal skeleton accumulates most of its calcium in this trimester. |
Target note
Keep clear of the heme-iron meals.