A 29-year-old woman at 12 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She has a BMI of 22 kg/m² and no risk factors for pre-eclampsia. She asks about calcium s...

Question

A 29-year-old woman at 12 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She has a BMI of 22 kg/m² and no risk factors for pre-eclampsia. She asks about calcium supplementation in pregnancy. According to current UK guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Calcium supplementation is only recommended for women at high risk of pre-eclampsia and with low dietary calcium intake

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All pregnant women should take calcium supplements

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Calcium 1,500 mg daily is recommended for all pregnant women to prevent pre-eclampsia

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Calcium supplementation is contraindicated in pregnancy

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Calcium supplementation replaces the need for aspirin in pre-eclampsia prevention

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Calcium Supplementation - UK Guidance

A 29-year-old woman at 12 weeks of gestation attends the GP. She has a BMI of 22 kg/m² and no risk factors for pre-eclampsia. She asks about calcium supplementation in pregnancy. According to current UK guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?