Week 14 until 6 months after birthStrong researchWith your doctor
Start calcium from week 14
1 g a day, taken 2 hours apart from iron.
Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)
- Calcium lowers the risk of pre-eclampsia.
- Iron and calcium block each other, so keep them apart.
- Free at government centres.
Primary Citation: MoHFW calcium guidelines; WHO
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming