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Anemia In Pregnancy: A thought

Anemia can appear during pregnancy
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Your body makes extra blood during pregnancy to help your unborn child thrive
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When you are pregnant, slight anaemia is usual
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Being anaemic might make you feel exhausted and weakened
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What you should know about the causes, signs, and treatments of anaemia during pregnancy is
provided here
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These consist of:

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Anemia due to a lack of iron
Lack of folate anaemia
B12 vitamin insufficiency

Here are some causes of these types of anaemia:
Anemia due to a lack of iron
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That protein is found in red blood cells
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The blood cannot transport enough oxygen to body tissues when there is an iron deficient anaemia
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Anemia due to a lack of folate
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The body need folate, a type of B vitamin, to create new cells, including healthy red
blood cells
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However, occasionally their nutrition is
insufficient
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Folic acid is a synthetic form of the vitamin folate
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Lack of vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is required by the body to create healthy red blood cells
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The chance of having vitamin B12 deficiency is higher in women who don't
consume meat, poultry, dairy products, or eggs
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Anemia can also result from blood loss during and after birth
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They require more iron and folic acid than usual,
which explains why
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And even if you are not
anaemic, many of the symptoms are ones that you could experience when pregnant
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Treatment for Anemia
In addition to your prenatal vitamins, you may need to start taking an iron and/or folic acid
supplement if you are anaemic during your pregnancy
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Additionally, your doctor will request that you come back for another blood test after a predetermined
amount of time so they can monitor your progress in terms of your haemoglobin and hematocrit
levels
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Additionally, the physician might advise you to eat more animal products, such as:
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meat
eggs
dairy products

Your OB might suggest a haematologist, a medical professional who focuses on anaemia and blood
conditions
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Preventing Anemia
Make sure you obtain enough iron throughout pregnancy to avoid anaemia
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Eat at least three servings of foods high in iron per day, such as:
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lean red meat, poultry, and fish
leafy, dark green vegetables (such as spinach, broccoli, and kale)
iron-enriched cereals and grains
beans, lentils, and tofu
nuts and seeds
eggs

Foods that are high in vitamin C can help your body absorb more iron
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For breakfast, you might, as an
illustration, have a glass of orange juice and some iron-fortified cereal
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These include:
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leafy green vegetables
citrus fruits and juices
dried beans
breads and cereals fortified with folic acid

You should take a prenatal vitamin that has enough folic acid and iron, per your doctor's
recommendations
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