Hemoglobin is a pigment containing iron, which together with erythrocytes provides oxygen transport to organs and tissues. Hemoglobin consists of protein and gemma containing iron. Several kinds of hemoglobin are distinguished in the body.
In an adult human body contains hemoglobin A, the so-called hemoglobin of adults. The fetal body contains hemoglobin F or fetal hemoglobin. Their difference is that the affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen is higher than the hemoglobin of an adult. Therefore, women have hemoglobin in pregnancy. The level of hemoglobin is normal for the female body is 120 g / l, and in pregnant women - 110 g / l.
How to raise the level of hemoglobin?
To raise the level of hemoglobin during pregnancy, you can resort to the use of pharmaceuticals or by converting the diet. Not all pharmaceutical preparations can be used in pregnancy, so it is better to increase the level of hemoglobin with foods containing high amounts of iron.
Products that increase hemoglobin in pregnancy
The number of products for raising hemoglobin during pregnancy is very diverse. Traditionally, it is known that a large amount of iron, the deficit of which can be the cause of decreased hemoglobin, is found in meat products. Liver, beef and other types of meat contribute to the replacement of hemoglobin deficiency. Only 10% of the received iron is absorbed by the body, so it is worth using enough of these products. The diet of a pregnant woman should include 30 mg of iron per day.
The list of products that raise hemoglobin during pregnancy includes not only red meat, but also a diverse list of fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries such as:
- garnet ;
- buckwheat grain;
- apples;
- strawberries;
- beet;
- seasonal watermelon and melon;
- walnuts.
Do not forget that the rise in hemoglobin in pregnant women is promoted by eating foods rich in vitamin C, as it promotes the absorption of iron in the body. Calcium, in contrast, worsens the absorption of iron in the body, so for the time should limit the use of dairy products.
Preparations that increase hemoglobin in pregnancy
In order to increase hemoglobin in pregnancy, you can use iron preparations. It is necessary to choose a drug with a minimum number of side effects. 2mg / kg is the optimal dose for a pregnant woman. Best in the body are absorbed by ferrous sulphates.
Reduced hemoglobin during pregnancy and its consequences
Reduced hemoglobin during pregnancy can be the cause of a number of pathologies, both future mothers and children. With a lower iron content, the mother's body is not fully saturated with oxygen,
Reduced hemoglobin levels do not contribute to the formation of iron reserves, which are so important for the future baby. Reduced hemoglobin in the mother and iron deficiency can lead to the development of anemia in the baby. In the process of development and after birth, the child's body needs iron, because at this time there is a process of synthesis of its own hemoglobin, proteins. The lack of iron reserves will quickly affect the baby's condition. In addition, the iron contained in the breast milk of the mother is best suited for the child's body, and if the pregnant woman has a small supply of it, then the baby with food will receive less.