Pregnancy is as risky as it is pleasant for any woman. Therefore, special care should be taken of the mother's health. Because the health of the child depends on the mother. In such a situation, the only formula to stay healthy is a healthy lifestyle and food. Because, during this time, the mother's food nourishes the child. During pregnancy, a disease that is mentioned again and again, and is considered very common. Its name is anemia. Due to anemia, the level of hemoglobin in the blood becomes less than normal and after that, the problem starts.

The job of hemoglobin is to collect oxygen in red blood cells and deliver it to the whole body and if it is less then the problem will increase. Now the question is, how dangerous is anemia during pregnancy for the health of the child? What are the symptoms of anemia? How to prevent anemia? Gynecologist and surgeon of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Government Medical College Kannauj, Dr. Shikha Bharti is telling about this-

Why does anemia occur during pregnancy?

According to the doctor, anemia is a condition where the level of hemoglobin in the blood of a pregnant woman becomes much lower than normal, due to which oxygen is not able to reach the entire body in the right amount. Generally, anemia is considered to be a condition when you do not get enough iron. If iron is not available, the level of hemoglobin in the blood will decrease and this blood deficiency is called anemia.

What will happen if anemia occurs during pregnancy…

If a pregnant woman does not have enough hemoglobin in her blood, then the organs and tissues of the body will get less oxygen than normal. The baby in the womb depends on the things and oxygen received from the mother, so it will not be good for his health. If we talk about India, then India is the largest country with iron deficiency anemia in women. According to research, 6 out of 10 pregnant women in India have anemia.

What are the symptoms of anemia?

Feeling tired, weak, or lack of energy. Feeling short of breath, dizziness, headache. Irritability, leg cramps, hair fall, loss of appetite, etc. These are some common symptoms through which any pregnant woman can be diagnosed whether she is suffering from anemia or not. Apart from this, keep consulting the doctor regularly.

Effect of anemia on the fetus

What will be the effect of anemia on the fetus? It depends on the level of anemia. Generally, your body first determines that the baby gets its share of iron in sufficient quantity and then you. If the iron level does not reach a very low or critical level, then there will be no special effect on the child.

What is the treatment for anemia?

As a treatment, pregnant women are advised to take iron supplements. It contains 0.5 grams of folic acid and 100 grams of elemental iron. This is said to be the ideal amount. Generally, taking vitamin C (such as consuming lemonade) along with a rich diet also helps in improving iron levels.

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