Pregnancy and Bone Health – What You Should Know?

Orthopedic problems are always accompanied by pregnancy or we must say that the chances are very high. During pregnancy, the only source of nutrients for the fetus is the mother’s body and it extracts everything required from there only. Thus, calcium is also required by the fetus and the mother’s bones are the only source of that. So, there are high chances of orthopedic problems in women after pregnancy. Not only this but the weight of the baby in the womb also puts stress on the bones and later, one or the other problems occur. 

Bone loss is common during pregnancy and sometimes, the condition becomes severe. 

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Here, we are going to discuss the relationship between pregnancy and bone density. 

How Does Pregnancy Affect Our Bones?

You might be surprised to know that pregnancy is good for bones as during this period, estrogen levels are high and they promote bone growth. Besides this, during pregnancy, women consume more calcium through supplements and foods. Hence, this is also good for building bones. So, you might be wondering how pregnancy can badly affect bones. Let us see the reason behind that. 

Bone loss occurs right after the pregnancy as, at this time, estrogen levels drop and this is bad for our bones. But again, when the menstrual cycle starts again, the situation comes to normal. The bone loss becomes severe only in a few cases. 

Who is More Prone to Bone-Related Problems?

The chances of orthopedic problems become high in women who already have any orthopedic issue due to family history or as a result of underlying health conditions that affect the absorption of calcium. In such cases, the bone loss occurs as usual during or after the pregnancy but the levels may not come to normal after delivery because the woman already was suffering. In such cases, the chances of worsening the condition become high, and to manage the condition, it is advised to consult a specialist. 

In rare cases, pregnancy-and-lactation-associated osteoporosis (PLO) can make women more prone to fractures that are commonly seen in the hip or spine. The point to be noticed here is that fractures can occur without any trauma. 

How to Reduce the Chances of Bone Problems After Pregnancy?

We know that prevention is better than cure so, it is advised to adopt good practices that promote bone health not only during the pregnancy but also after that. The first thing that you are supposed to do here is to consult a specialist and seek guidance. Besides this, it is important to have a calcium-rich diet and adopt a healthy lifestyle. 

Along with this, it is also advised to get regular bone density check-ups to keep up with bone health. 

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