Calcium?

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Hello, everyone! 🤓
How are you doing about your calcium intake? I've read that a pregnant lady needs 1000mg a day, and all prenatal vitamins come with around 20 to 25% of what you need, and you're supposed to get the rest from dairy products. 
I haven't been standing any kind of cheese, and I just take a little bit of milk. 
Is there any brand that you recommend or know it's good? 
Btw, I'm 12 weeks pregnant.😊

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Heartburn = Tums.... Calcium!! 😭

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I use kefir in smoothies but that's pretty much it for dairy. My other natural sources of calcium are:
- organic chia seeds (I'll even use in soups/stews as a thickener)
- organic tofu products
- dark leafy greens (most Asian greens so I just stir fry them - quick & easy!)
- seafood
- lentils & legumes

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I take two calcium gummies aday with my prenat vitamins.

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Almond milk! I treat myself to a glass of chocolate almond milk every night after dinner :) It's smoother than dairy milk and you can buy it boxed, and keep a few in the pantry.

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I make fruit smoothies with fortified oat milk

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I have powdered calcium citrate that I got from Amazon. I just mix it in my oatmeal or pancakes. I think the company might be bulk supplements? I hate the pills and I don't really like milk.

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Did anyone's doc say to take an extra calcium supplement on top of the prenatal?

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