What to do if anemia is severe during pregnancy

Anemia during pregnancy is a very common phenomenon. Generally speaking, the severity of anemia during pregnancy depends on the pregnant woman's own condition. If the anemia is severe, it will have a certain impact on the fetus, and may cause premature birth or stillbirth. Anemia during pregnancy must be treated in time. You can take dietary supplements or take supplemental medicines to relieve the symptoms of anemia.

What to do if you have severe anemia during pregnancy

1. Generally speaking, after the second trimester, doctors will often prescribe some medicines for pregnant women to supplement their iron intake. These iron supplements are safe to take during pregnancy. If anemia occurs, appropriate iron supplements should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Eat more foods rich in iron. Generally speaking, animal liver, blood tofu, egg yolk and meat are rich in iron and are easy for the human body to absorb. Fruits such as cherries, apples, oranges, and pears are also good choices.

3. Eat milk and iron-rich foods separately, and drink yogurt between meals. Milk is high in calcium and should be consumed at different times from iron-rich foods. Most people with anemia have indigestion problems, so drinking yogurt appropriately can promote digestion and improve the function of the digestive system.

Symptoms of anemia in pregnant women

The symptoms of anemia in pregnant women can generally be summarized as fatigue, pale complexion, palpitations, loss of appetite, menstrual disorders, etc.

1. If the pregnant woman's anemia is only mild and there are no obvious symptoms, she needs to go to the hospital for special examinations. If a pregnant woman's blood test results show that her hemoglobin is below 10 g/100 ml, her red blood cell pressure is below 30%, or her red blood cell count is below 3.5 million/cubic millimeter, it means that she should start taking iron supplements.

2. Pregnant women with anemia will often feel tired, sleepy, and have no strength in the whole body. This is the earliest and most common symptom of anemia.

3. The complexion and mucous membranes of anemic people are generally pale. One thing that needs to be noted is that it is generally believed that people with pale skin should be judged more reliably based on the size of the palm, the color of the nail bed, and other aspects.

Pregnant women with severe anemia can supplement the trace elements in their bodies with some medicines prescribed by doctors, or they can take more care of themselves through diet therapy. Pregnant women need to take good care of their bodies. Anemia symptoms vary in degree. Pregnant women can get a preliminary understanding based on their own situation, but it is best to go to the hospital for further examination.