2024-03-22 05:30:40
Anemia during pregnancy is a common thing and due to this, the baby as well as the mother can face many problems. Many times anemia is not even detected. It is possible that no symptoms of moderate anemia may be visible during pregnancy or you may ignore its symptoms. Changes may occur during pregnancy due to anemia.
Anemia during pregnancy is a common concern and can have a profound impact on both the mother and the developing fetus. However, sometimes it is not detected due to various reasons. In mild to moderate anemia during pregnancy, it may happen that no symptoms are visible. Fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath are common symptoms of anemia, but these can also be attributed to the normal changes of pregnancy.
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anemia in pregnancy
Many physical changes that occur during pregnancy, such as increased blood volume, can cause red blood cells to become weak. In this the hemoglobin level may be less than the normal level. This may make people think that mild anemia is a normal part of pregnancy.
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Why can’t treatment be done
In an article in The Times of India, Dr Rahul Bhargava from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, said that in some cases, anemia is not routinely screened for during pregnancy. This may be due to lack of resources or low knowledge and awareness among doctors about anemia and its effects during pregnancy.
Untreated anemia
The criteria for diagnosing anemia may vary. Access to and frequency of prenatal care may vary among pregnant women. People who do not get regular checkups may miss the diagnosis and treatment of anemia. If proper care is not taken during pregnancy, various factors including socioeconomic status, geographical location and personal circumstances can lead to anemia in women and this may also lead to it going undiagnosed.
Fear of iron supplement
Some pregnant women and healthcare providers may be hesitant to treat anemia because of the potential side effects of iron supplements, such as constipation and nausea. Due to this, there may be a mistake in timely treating anemia during pregnancy and sometimes it may not even be detected.
can it be avoided
According to hematology.org, anemia during pregnancy can be cured through nutrition. If you are thinking of conceiving, then you should include such foods in your diet which have high iron content. These include dark green leafy vegetables, red meat, fortified cereals, eggs and peanuts. With this, iron is supplied properly to the body.
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