Calcium deficiency in pregnancy Pregnancy and Childbirth Calcium deficiency in pregnancy
Conditions
Interventions
1500 mg Calcium (Ca) orally per day or placebo until delivery.
Sponsors
Medical Research Council (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Consenting pregnant women at booking.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No specific exclusion criteria at booking.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Maternal blood pressure at 36 - 38 weeks gestation 2. Breast-milk calcium concentration during laction 3. Post-partum bone mineral content of mother and baby | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Infant growth and development: 1.1. Weight, measured within 24 hours of birth and at 2, 13 and 52 weeks 1.2. Crown-heel length, measured within 5 days from birth and at 2, 13 and 52 weeks 1.3. Head circumference measured within 5 days from birth and at 2, 13 and 52 weeks 2. Infant blood pressure and growth, measured every two years from age 3 3. Maternal post-partum blood pressure, measured at 2, 13 and 52 weeks post-partum | — |
Countries
England, Gambia, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed