Yes, taking calcium supplements while pregnant is okay

Our bodies don’t produce calcium, which is why it’s important for us to get our daily fix, be that from the food we eat or from calcium supplements.

When a woman is pregnant, all the more she’ll need calcium. “Ang calcium kailangan ng mga nagbubuntis, hindi lang ng nagbubuntis kundi pati ng mga babaeng planong magbuntis,” Quillamor added.

According to Quillamor, a pregnant woman will need 500-1000mg a day. After birth and during breast feeding, she will need 1000-1500mg.

“Kailangan ang calcium sa pag-develop ng buto ng baby, ng kanyang ipin at dugo. Kahit ang mother, kailangan niya rin yun,” said OB-Gynecologist Dr. Raul Quillamor on Pinoy MD.

So keep taking your calcium supplements, ladies! It's good for you and your baby. — LA, GMA News