calcium conflict!

[Janie]

There are heaps of other, and better, ways of getting calcium in your diet, rather than dairy. Sorry I don't have time now, but google it and you'll see

[Helly]

Puppies - calcium doesn't cause constipation, as far as I know. Iron is generally more of a problem. Caltrate - I worked in a pharmacy, and caltrate is probably the crappiest calcium you can get, lol. Sorry, but it really is. It's poorly absorbed, and is about one step up from eating bits of chalk. There are lots of great supps on the shelves, just ask around a bit! Remember, a lot of pharmacies get bonuses for recommending things like caltrate (ours did!)

[ll80]

TinaK I'm not sure on the calcuim thing, I didn't increase mine at all deliberately but found I would feel like it more often.

Just go with what your body tells you, if anything start a pg vitamin supplement that should be enough to fill in the blanks as I am sure you are eating well.

and big CONGRATS on your BFP

..Laura

[Starzia]

I agree with Helly - Caltrate is the worst calcium supplement out there! It is calcium carbonate, which is basically chalk, go for a calcium citrate or ascorbate,they are much better absorbed and do not cause constipation (by the way as far as iron is concerned, its only ferrous sulphate form of iron that causes constipation, iron in the form of gluconate, such as Floradix, is much gentler and better absorbed).

[krysalyss]

There are lots of other foods that are good sources of calcium apart from dairy. Its just that dairy gets so much advertising in Australia.
Have a google. Good vegan sites have lots of info.
Also your acupuncturist can give you more information if they have qualifications in dietary therapy.
HTH

[MantaRay]

Isn't it funny how we associate milk with calcium! I agree with the others, I would eat other calcium rich foods, and if you like take supplements. They are not necessary if you are getting enough calcium from other sources, but it might give you peace of mind that you are getting enough. There is no need for milk, or dairy at all, to meet your calcium requirement.