Vitamins help pre-eclampsia

01 February 1992

Taking calcium supplements during pregnancy may reduce the risks of developing high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

According to an Argentinian study,women given calcium have significantly lower incidences of hypertension during pregnancy(nearly 10 per cent versus 15 per cent in a control group) and less chance of developing pre-eclampsia.

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