Question
Emotional fluctuations during pregnancy may lead to preterm labor, and now there is an observation of leg weakness in preemies. Parents hope to understand the appropriate calcium supplement choices for preemies.
Answer
Firstly, it is recommended that parents take the preemie to a children’s hospital for a trace element test. If the test results show a calcium deficiency, then calcium supplementation should be considered. However, for preemies, it is not recommended to directly use calcium tablets; instead, priority should be given to supplementing with foods rich in calcium, such as dairy products, soy products, and seaweed. At the same time, attention should be paid to the preemie’s digestive and absorption capacity, and children should be appropriately exposed to sunlight to promote the absorption of calcium.