Blood content norm
In order to realize the importance of tracking these indicators, you need to understand what is at stake and what is the norm, and what is already considered a deviation. Hemoglobin - this is the component of blood, which is responsible for the delivery of oxygen to all cells, organs and tissues, and also, in fact, paints it in a bright red color.
- To determine its lack in the body is easy enough - at a lowered level, dizziness, weakness, dyspnea, pallor and dryness of the skin, hair loss, fainting can occur. Subsequently, if you do not go to the doctor in time, anemia can provoke miscarriage or premature birth, but a strong toxicosis.
- There is a reasonable question, what should be the norm to determine whether you have high or low hemoglobin?
- In pregnancy, its amount can range from 120 to 160 g / l. If it is lowered, then we should mention the types of anemia. The mild form is discussed if the hemoglobin values are kept within 90-110 g / l. Anemia of moderate severity is observed at a range of 80-90 g / l, and, accordingly, a severe form occurs at rates below 80 g / l.
Causes of decreased hemoglobin during pregnancy
Since the norm of the content of hemoglobin in the blood we have already found out, it remains to find out what factors influence its reduction. First of all, it is necessary to mention that during pregnancy the load on the heart increases, and also the blood volume almost doubles. This, accordingly, leads to its dilution and a decrease in the concentration of erythrocytes, of which hemoglobin is a part. In order to prevent the manifestation of anemia, the future mother is desirable to avoid stress and, of course, eat right.
Products that promote hemoglobin in the blood
To the selection of a diet for a pregnant woman should be approached very responsibly, especially when there is a threat of anemia.
- It is necessary to pay special attention to products containing iron - poultry, fish, liver and meat. Do not lose sight of the apples, carrots and freshly squeezed juice, pumpkin, pomegranates, greens and spinach, which help maintain a fairly high hemoglobin.
- Iron-containing foods, in addition to those mentioned above, include different types of meat - chicken, fish, tongue, pork, as well as fish, kidneys and the heart.
- From cereals the greatest amount of iron is found in buckwheat and legumes - lentils, beans, peas.
- Among the vegetables and herbs that help raise the hemoglobin content in the blood, you can distinguish a pumpkin, beets, tomatoes, spinach, parsley, onions and baked potatoes.
- Very good increase hemoglobin garnets, apples, apricots, plums, persimmons, bananas and pears. Cranberries, black currants, blueberries and strawberries also contain enough iron to raise the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
- From juices it is recommended to give preference to pomegranate, beetroot and carrot, but we must not forget that they can bring maximum benefit only in freshly squeezed form, since they retain more vitamins and minerals in them.