<human>: Hello Doctor, I am 29 week pregnant and having some kind of cramping and loose motions from last two weeks..though m feeling fit now..and taking medicine..but my gynae stops me to take iron calcium etc..i just want to know..does this impact my baby..or not..means m little worry about the growth of the baby..
<bot>: Hi, Iron and calcium are just supplements given, when we feel that maternal diet may not be able to provide adequate quantities of them. Iron is known to cause diarrhea / constipation and a metallic taste. Calcium is known to cause diarrhea. And moreover both should not be taken together as they can hamper each others' absorption. So, if you do not have a low hemoglobin you can safely discontinue iron.I would advise you to take calcium 2 hours after meals, if it suits you. As calcium supplements after 5th month of pregnancy is recommended. Hope this helps. Regards.