During pregnancy I was suffering from anemia . When It came to know that h.b; level is 6.9 during 5th month then Two time; injectable iron (2nd n 3rd trimester) was given to me.so here some info about anemia .....


What is anemia??

Anemia is the condition of having a lower than normal red blood cell count or when a person’s red blood cells do not include enough hemoglobin. Those who have anemia do not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. Anemia is common and may occur at any age.


Cause of anemia:-

Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy.


Types of anemia:-

There are more than 400 types of anemia, which are divided into groups:Anemia; caused by blood loss. Aneima caused by decreased or faulty red blood cell production.Anemia caused bydestruction of red blood cells.


Folate -deficiency anemia:-

Folate is the vitamin found naturally in certain foods like green leafy vegetables The body needs folate to produce new cells; including healthy red blood cells. During pregnancy,women need extra folate.




Certain forms of anemia are herediatry and infant may be affected from the time of birth.

*Anemia caused by blood loss:-


Red blood cells can be lost through bleeding,which often can occour slowly over a long period of time,and can go undetected.


*Anemia caused by decreased faulty red blood cell production :-


With this type of anemia,the body may produce too few blood cells or the blood cells may not function correctly.
In either case,anemia can result.


*vitamin deficiency anemia:-
May occour when B12 and folate are deficient. These two vitamins are needed; to make red blood cells.condition leading to anemia caused by vit deficiency;


Symptoms:-

Early on, you may mistake symptoms of anemia for normal symptoms of pregnancy; some pregnant women are completely unaware they're anemic until it's revealed in a blood test. But as the condition progresses, you may experience:

Excessive tiredness
Weakness
Headaches
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
A rapid or irregular heartbeat
Numbness or a cold feeling in your hands and feet
A low body temperature
Pale skin
Chest pain
Irritability (due specifically to a B12 deficiency)


Diet for anemic.;;
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There are two types of iron in foods: heme iron and nonheme iron. Heme iron is found in meat, poultry, and seafood. Nonheme iron is found in plant foods and foods fortified with iron. Your body can absorb both types, but it absorbs heme iron more easily.

.1)Leafy greens
Leafy greens, especially dark ones, are among the best sources of nonheme iron. They include:

spinach
kale
collard greens
dandelion greens
Swiss chard

2)Foods high in calcium shouldn’t be eaten at the same time as iron-rich foods. Other examples of calcium-rich foods include:

raw milk
yogurt
kefir
cheese
sardines
broccoli
tofu

3)Beans

Beans are good sources of iron for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They’re also inexpensive and versatile. Some iron-rich options are:

kidney beans
chickpeas
soybeans
black-eyed peas
pinto beans
black beans
peas
lima beans
4)Nuts

When choosing nuts and seeds, choose raw varieties whenever possible. Some nuts and seeds that contain iron are:

cashews
pistachios
hemp seeds
pine nuts
sunflower seeds
pumpkin seeds

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms and are concerned it might be anemia, be sure to let your doctor know.