Does osteoporosis affect the fetus?

Osteoporosis in pregnant women affects the fetus.

Firstly, osteoporosis in pregnant women may affect the fetal bone development. Because the fetal bone growth needs to obtain sufficient calcium and other nutrients from the mother, if the pregnant woman has osteoporosis, it means that the calcium loss in her bones is high, and the calcium that can be provided to the fetus for bone formation may be relatively insufficient, which may lead to fetal bone dysplasia. Secondly, osteoporosis in pregnant women may also increase the risk of certain diseases after birth. For example, the fetus may be more prone to skeletal diseases such as rickets after birth, which may adversely affect its future growth and development.

Pregnant women should pay attention to bone health during pregnancy, maintain a balanced diet, properly supplement calcium and vitamin D and other nutrients, and conduct moderate exercise and sun exposure. If necessary, reasonable intervention and treatment under the guidance of doctors can reduce adverse effects on the fetus.