Re: Borderline high risk anemic

• ArmyWife123

  November 2009

  i just found out monday im borderline.  my OB told me to not panic, just to take an iron supplement and an additional 500 of vitamin c at least 3 hours seperate from my prenatals.....

  that doesnt really answer your question, but hope its a little helpful at least.

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• vmm0016

  November 2009

  Anemia During Pregnancy

  Anemia occurs when the number or size of a person?s red blood cells are too low. Red blood cells are important because they carry oxygen from your lungs to all parts of your body. Without enough oxygen, your body cannot work as well as it should, and you feel tired and run down.

  Anemia can affect anyone, but women are at greater risk for this condition. In women, iron and red blood cells are lost when bleeding occurs from very heavy or long periods (menstruation).

  Anemia is common in pregnancy because a woman needs to have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around her body and to her baby. So it's important for women to prevent anemia before, during and after pregnancy. Women will probably be tested for anemia at least twice during pregnancy: during the first prenatal visit and then again between 24 and 28 weeks.

  Causes of Anemia
  Iron Deficiency
  Usually, a woman becomes anemic (has anemia) because her body isn?t getting enough iron. Iron is a mineral that helps to create red blood cells. About half of all pregnant women don?t have enough iron in their body (iron deficiency). In pregnancy, iron deficiency has been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth and low birthweight. 

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