Anemia and Pregnancy

 How much iron should I take now that I'm pregnant?
Before conception, you probably needed about 15 milligrams of iron a day. During pregnancy you will probably need twice that amount, since the volume of blood in your body increases by nearly one half during pregnancy. If you don't have enough iron to fuel hemoglobin production for you and your baby, you're likely to develop iron-deficient anemia. As with most vitamins and minerals, food is often the best source for the nutrients and minerals you need. Even following a planned diet which is full of all the right food groups may not be enough to give you the iron that you need, which is a good reason to take prenatal vitamins.

Finding out if you are iron-deficient?
The routine blood tests you take throughout your pregnancy will verify whether your hemoglobin levels are normal. Even if you're not anemic, or iron-deficient, early on, you may become so later.

What are its symptoms?
Often you may not even know you have anemia. Fatigue is one sign, but that's also a symptom of being pregnant.

How is anemia treated?
By taking iron supplements every day, depending on what your midwife or healthcare provider may recommends. However it is important to know that large doses of iron may cause nausea or even vomiting, particularly in the first trimester.

Note: Iron supplements can cause constipation, so try countering the effect by adding more fiber to your diet.

Can Anemia affect my baby's health?
Your body will ensure he gets adequate iron before you do, so you'll be short of iron long before he is. Your baby will be drawing most dramatically on your iron reserves 20 weeks into your pregnancy.

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