Calcium supplementation (other than for preventing or treating hypertension) for improving pregnancy and infant outcomes.

Pranom Buppasiri
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P. Lumbiganon
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J. Thinkhamrop
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C. Ngamjarus
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M. Laopaiboon
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N. Medley

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews

Feb 2015

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007079.pub3

Citations:29

Influential Citations:3

Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses

Abstract

BACKGROUND Maternal nutrition during pregnancy is known to have an effect on fetal growth and development. It is recommended that women increase their calcium intake during pregnancy and lactation, although the recommended dosage varies among profess...