| Literature DB >> 17273424 |
Julie Heringhausen1, Kristen S Montgomery.
Abstract
Calcium is an essential nutrient during pregnancy and lactation. Calcium contributes to bone development in the fetus and neonate and is considered a critical nutrient. Physiological changes in calcium metabolism occur during pregnancy and lactation. Some women may lose some of their bone density during pregnancy and/or lactation, and then regain it after the cessation of lactation. Implications for childbirth educators include content regarding the topic of calcium in their classes.Entities:
Year: 2005 PMID: 17273424 PMCID: PMC1595236 DOI: 10.1624/105812405X23621
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Perinat Educ ISSN: 1058-1243