Anemia can affect anyone, but one of the riskiest and most often experience it is pregnant women. Why is that?
dr. Santoso
Karo Karo SpJP MPH (K) said, "Generally due to malnutrition. Due to
pregnant women that's like so Hemoglobine nausea and vomiting can be kept down
so their nutritional intake."
In fact, during pregnancy, a woman's body must produce more blood to support the growth and development of the fetus. In
other words, if a woman does not get certain nutrients such as iron,
the body would not be able to produce red blood cells to meet the needs
of additional blood.
Not to mention anemia will cause a pregnant women feel tired and weak. If
the condition is considered significant anemia and never addressed,
this can increase the risk of serious complications such as preterm
labor.
Pregnant women are usually subject to anemia if malnourished. Because
when there's a baby on the pregnant mother's womb, so the food should
continue to be given to the mother so that the mother and infant
malnutrition, "said dr. Tanubudi SpJP Daniel, a specialist heart of
Jakarta Eka Hospital by source as written when contacted on Wednesday
(29/5 / 2013).
Broadly
speaking, there are three main nutrients that should not be missed in
the diet of pregnant women because it can be a major cause of anemia
during pregnancy is iron, folic acid and vitamin B12.
So what happens to the baby if the mother is exposed to anemia? dr. Santoso,
who is also a former Chairman of the Foundation for Cardiovascular
Specialist Doctors Association of Indonesia (Perki) is also said that
the obvious health risks haunting the baby. "It could be the baby grows slowly, could also result in babies born with low birth weight," he added.
According to WebMD, anemia during pregnancy can increase the risk of numerous health problems in infants and mothers. Risks
to the baby include premature delivery or low birth weight and birth
defects of the spine or brain (neural tube defects), while his mother,
anemia can lead to postpartum depression postpartum depression alias.
But
if it is to occur, any notice required pregnant women diet, especially
adding foods rich in iron and folic acid to the daily menu. It could also take them in supplement form.
Prevent
or cope with naturally nutritious foods ya like the mentioned liver,
vegetables are rich in iron such as green leafy vegetables, and fruits,
"advises Dr.. Santoso.
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