Associations between maternal calcium intake from diet and supplements during pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth in a Chinese population.

Danmeng LiuShanshan LiFangliang LeiYaling ZhaoYue ChengShaonong DangLingxia ZengBaibing MiPengfei QuBinyan ZhangAmin LiuMinmin LiGuoshuai ShiHong Yan

Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2020)

In conclusion, appropriate calcium supplementation during pregnancy could be beneficial in the prevention of preterm birth, and it might be suitable for implementing in low calcium intake areas of China.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
birth weight
weight gain
weight loss
pregnant women
quality improvement
body mass index