You and your growing baby need calcium for strong, healthy bones and teeth. It’s also important for the healthy functioning of your muscular, circulatory and nervous systems.
At this stage in pregnancy your need for calcium increases by 50%. If you’re not getting enough in your diet, your baby could start taking it from your bones which may increase your risk of bone damage later in life. So make sure you include lots of dairy foods in your diet every day!
To help boost your calcium levels, drink the milk in your cereal bowl, have a yogurt mid-morning, a glass of milk with your dinner and grate some cheese on top of a salad. Try cooking with these foods too. Non-dairy sources of calcium include tinned salmon, green leafy vegetables and baked beans.
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