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Disorders of bone and mineral metabolism in pregnancy and lactation: A case based clinical review
1 Mar 2025
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Bone and mineral metabolism in the human body undergoes significant adaptations during pregnancy and lactation to meet the physiological demands of both the mother and fetus. The growing fetus requires approximately 30 g of calcium, with 80% of this transferred from the mother during the third trimester. These adaptations involve complex hormonal changes, such as increased parathyroid hormone-related peptide...
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