What can I eat if I have anemia during pregnancy?
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If you are pregnant, you may be more likely to suffer from anemia. Can nutrition help?
What is anemia?
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The red blood cells contain hemoglobin (Hb). Hb is required for oxygenation through the blood to the cells in the body. The Hb content is the ratio between the amount of Hb and the rest of the blood. During pregnancy the Hb level is always somewhat lower than outside of pregnancy. That's because you have more blood in your body during your pregnancy, with proportionately more fluid (plasma) than red blood cells.
Causes
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You can have anemia from: your pregnancy a shortage of iron a vitamin deficiency, especially folic acid or vitamin B12 a blood disorder, such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia a combination of these causes
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Anemia symptoms
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It is always good to ring the bell yourself pull if you have complaints. The complaints associated with iron deficiency or anemia hear include: easily tired pale skin quickly out of breath dizziness increased heartrate to sweat restless legs, an urge to move them
Consequences of anemia pregnancy
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Anemia is common treat well. That is why it is more annoying than dangerous. As anemia is not treated, this is certainly possible with a very low Hb value negative to have consequences. Then there is a chance that the fetus will receive little oxygen. This impairs development and sometimes leads to premature birth.
Anemia Treatment
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The midwife measures your iron values (hemoglobin) at the first check-up and at 30 weeks. If you have anemia, your obstetrician can prescribe iron tablets.
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Iron deficiency nutrition
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If you have an iron deficiency, eat enough products with iron and folic acid, such as meat, fish and poultry, whole grain cereal products, legumes and green leafy vegetables. These foods contain a lot of iron. Tip: If you eat or drink a lot of vitamin C with your meals, your body takes the iron from food.
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If you have an iron deficiency, eat enough products with iron and folic acid, such as meat, fish and poultry, whole grain cereal products, legumes and green leafy vegetables. These foods contain a lot of iron. Tip: If you eat or drink a lot of vitamin C with your meals, your body takes up the iron from food.