REIMAGINING MATERNAL PROPHYLAXIS: THE CRITICAL ROLE OF CALCIUM IN DEFLECTING PREECLAMPSIA

Abstract

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. It is one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Calcium supplementation has been identified as a potential intervention to reduce the risk of preeclampsia, particularly for pregnant women in their second and third trimesters. This study aims to systematically review the available scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of calcium supplementation in reducing the incidence of preeclampsia during the second and third trimesters, as well as to evaluate the impact of such supplementation on maternal and fetal health.