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.
During pregnancy, your body needs extra vitamins to support your baby's growth and development. Pregnant women need 600 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid daily to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (problems with the development of the baby's brain and spine). They also need 770 mcg of vitamin A, 2.6 mcg of vitamin B12 and 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D.