A woman's bone health may change before and after pregnancy. When a woman is pregnant, many changes occur in her body to support the growth of the fetus and this impacts bone health.
"Estrogen, which helps maintain bone density, decreases significantly during pregnancy, leading to increased bone resorption. This involves the body breaking down old bones to release the calcium needed for the growing baby. Vitamin Deficiency and anemia further increase bone loss.These should be taken care before and during pregnancy as well,” Sandhya Rani, senior consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology, Aster Women and Children's Hospital, Bengaluru, told IANS.
Some women with inadequate levels of calcium and vitamin D are likely to suffer from pregnancy-related osteoporosis.
Although it is rare, these women usually experience a bone fracture during birth or eight to 12 weeks after delivery.
“Calcium is important during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a highly metabolic state due to the hormonal imbalance of progesterone and everything.The calcium requirement for mother and child is high,” Vinay Kumar Gautam, consultant – orthopedics, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune, told IANS.
The doctor said, "But to avoid any type of osteoporosis, we have to pay attention to calcium intake. Calcium is the minimum, we add vitamin D3."
Sandhya told that after giving birth to a child, the level of estrogen decreases even further. The most affected parts of the skeletal system are found at the spine, hips and wrists, so bone loss occurs more rapidly here. Within this period, there is usually a rapid decline in bone density that persists for about six months after childbirth (especially in those who are breastfeeding).She adds, "Most women achieve normal bone density by 12 months postpartum. Breastfeeding increases calcium needs, which can also accelerate skeletal absorption. Finally, a balanced diet, exercise, and supplements are important." ."
"Estrogen, which helps maintain bone density, decreases significantly during pregnancy, leading to increased bone resorption. This involves the body breaking down old bones to release the calcium needed for the growing baby. Vitamin Deficiency and anemia further increase bone loss.These should be taken care before and during pregnancy as well,” Sandhya Rani, senior consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology, Aster Women and Children's Hospital, Bengaluru, told IANS.
Some women with inadequate levels of calcium and vitamin D are likely to suffer from pregnancy-related osteoporosis.
Although it is rare, these women usually experience a bone fracture during birth or eight to 12 weeks after delivery.
“Calcium is important during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a highly metabolic state due to the hormonal imbalance of progesterone and everything.The calcium requirement for mother and child is high,” Vinay Kumar Gautam, consultant – orthopedics, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune, told IANS.
The doctor said, "But to avoid any type of osteoporosis, we have to pay attention to calcium intake. Calcium is the minimum, we add vitamin D3."
Sandhya told that after giving birth to a child, the level of estrogen decreases even further. The most affected parts of the skeletal system are found at the spine, hips and wrists, so bone loss occurs more rapidly here. Within this period, there is usually a rapid decline in bone density that persists for about six months after childbirth (especially in those who are breastfeeding).She adds, "Most women achieve normal bone density by 12 months postpartum. Breastfeeding increases calcium needs, which can also accelerate skeletal absorption. Finally, a balanced diet, exercise, and supplements are important." ."
