Pelvic ring fractures typically occur as a result of high-energy trauma, and men are affected more commonly than women.High-energy trauma mechanisms include motorcycle crashes, pedestrian-vehicle crashes, motor vehicle crashes, falls from a height greater than 15 feet, and crush injuries, in descending order of frequency.
To make certain that you are getting adequate nutrition, pay particular attention to the following nutrients. Calcium: The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for calcium during pregnancy is the same as before pregnancy, 1000 mg/day for women ages 19-50,2 due in part to increased maternal calcium absorption. Just as it was before pregnancy, getting enough calcium on a vegetarian diet is easy.
It takes a lot of vitamins and minerals to grow a baby! Prenatal vitamins give you extra amounts of these three key nutrients for pregnant women: 1  Folic acid helps your baby's brain and spinal cord develop correctly. 2  Calcium protects your bones as your baby grows. 3  Iron helps your blood deliver oxygen to your baby.