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Worried that my calcium supplements contained a "trace" of lead but i had to take 4 a day to get 600mg of calcium - took it while 8-10.5 weeks pregnant.?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Lead level: If you are really worried about lead poisoning in either yourself or your child consider getting a lead level. Chances are your pediatrician may have already done it in your child.

Answered 12/1/2012

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A member asked:

Worried that my calcium supplements contained a "trace" of lead but i had to take 4 a day to get 600mg of calcium - took it while 8-10.5 weeks pregnant.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

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