Abstract
Low calcium intakes during pregnancy have been associated with blood pressure disorders and poor pregnancy outcomes. Calcium-deficient diets and low levels of milk consumption have both been associated with the delivery of low birth weight infants. There is also some evidence that a diet adequate in calcium may help to regulate body weight and prevent excess weight gain when consumed throughout the childbearing years. This article discusses how the diet of expectant mothers currently appears to be inadequate; a factor that may affect both maternal and infant health status. Dietary suggestions and strategies are included to help women achieve recommended guidelines for calcium.
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