Today, almost every modern woman being pregnant tries to learn as much information as possible regarding childbirth and care of infants. If before we relied entirely on medicine and trusted the staff, then today we have to question the diagnoses and look for alternative opinions has already become the norm. Hemoglobin in children up to a year, its norm and possible deviations refers to frequently asked questions.
The level of hemoglobin in infants - what does it mean?
The main function of this protein is the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues, cells and all organs, as well as the transfer of carbon dioxide back to the lungs. So, the lack of this very protein leads to anemia . The level of hemoglobin depends on several factors:
- regime and quality of nutrition of the child (if it is a question of breastfeeding, then there are practically no problems, and for artificial persons it is important to choose mixtures with an additional iron content);
- in preterm babies this problem occurs much more often;
- after a disease in the blood, the level is always lowered;
- the age of the child, his sex, in different pores of the year can also affect the level, and the level may also drop.
The norm of hemoglobin in infants for each age is different. In the first three to four days, this is an indicator of 145-225, for the children of the second week of life, 135-215, and on the third 125-205. For children who are one and two months old, the norm is 100-180 and 90-140, respectively. At the age of three to six months it is 95-135, and for children from six months to one year the norm is 100-140.
Low hemoglobin in infants
Every time the baby falls hemoglobin, moms begin to look for all ways to increase it. But to begin with it is necessary to understand the causes of low hemoglobin in infants. Sometimes this is due to the very rapid growth of crumbs, it can also be a signal and a lack of folic acid or vitamin B12 in food. Well, the most common option is the lack of iron.
Now let's look at how to determine this very shortage and lowering of the protein level. In fact each time you will not run to hand over a blood on the analysis. The signs of low hemoglobin in infants first of all you will find in the behavior of crumbs. If this is a lack of iron, then instead of the usually active and vigorous child, you will see a sluggish, constantly tired baby. Also, low hemoglobin in the baby gives itself peeling on the skin, sometimes it is also dull brittle nails.
How to raise hemoglobin in infants?
First of all, an accurate diagnosis should be made by a specialist on the basis of analyzes and records in the child's chart. It is important to correctly determine the reason for the lowering of the level. Further develop an individual treatment plan.
As a rule, first of all the child (and his mother) is prescribed a special diet and intake of vitamins with iron content. Compliance with diet is mandatory, since it is safer to raise hemoglobin in a baby with the help of properly selected foods. After heat treatment, the iron content remains unchanged.
Be sure to offer the baby buckwheat, liver, meat, beets and tongue. Also, always prepare drinks from rose hips and dried fruits .
High hemoglobin in infants
It happens that the deviation goes to the line of excess of the norm. Up to three months it is not necessary to panic. If after this the level remains elevated, it is necessary to contact the pediatrician for treatment.
The fact is that a high level can lead to quite unpleasant consequences. For example, this can provoke a slow development of the crumbs, so it is very important to determine and prescribe the treatment in time.