Abstract
Though hypocalcemia in pregnancy is not often reported in the literature, it occurs in cases of hypoparathyroidism and in mothers with severe dietary inadequacy. Hypocalcemia during pregnancy can pose numerous problems to the mother and fetus. It is associated with hypertensive disorders and can increase the risk of numerous problems such as preeclampsia and fetal growth disorders. In this review, we summarize the challenges physicians face diagnosing and managing hypocalcemia during pregnancy. A multidisciplinary team including endocrinologists and obstetricians is warranted to ensure appropriate treatment and optimal outcomes.
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Publication details
- DOI
- 10.5001/omj.2018.85
- Journal
- Oman Medical Journal
- Publisher
- Oman Medical Specialty Board
- Open access
- Gold open access
Cite this article
APA 7
Almaghamsi, A., Almalki, M. H., & Buhary, B. M. (2018). Hypocalcemia in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review Update. Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2018.85
MLA 9
Almaghamsi, Abdulrahman, et al. "Hypocalcemia in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review Update." Oman Medical Journal, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2018.85.
Chicago (author–date)
Almaghamsi, Abdulrahman, Mussa H. Almalki, and Badurudeen Mahmood Buhary. 2018. "Hypocalcemia in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review Update." Oman Medical Journal. https://doi.org/10.5001/omj.2018.85.
Harvard
Almaghamsi, A., Almalki, M. H. and Buhary, B. M. (2018) 'Hypocalcemia in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review Update', Oman Medical Journal. doi:10.5001/omj.2018.85.
Vancouver
Almaghamsi A, Almalki MH, Buhary BM. Hypocalcemia in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review Update. Oman Medical Journal. 2018. doi:10.5001/omj.2018.85
IEEE
A. Almaghamsi, M. H. Almalki, and B. M. Buhary, "Hypocalcemia in Pregnancy: A Clinical Review Update," Oman Medical Journal, 2018, doi: 10.5001/omj.2018.85.