The norm of hemoglobin in pregnancy
For a healthy woman, the optimal hemoglobin level is considered to be from 120 to 150 g/l, but during the process of bearing a child, its concentration in the blood may fluctuate.
The level of hemoglobin during pregnancy may deviate from the norm. Photo: GettyNormal parameters of hemoglobin during pregnancy should be as follows:
- from 112 to 160 g / l - 1st trimester;
- from 108 to 144 g / l - 2nd trimester;
- from 100 to 140 g / l - the 3rd trimester.
To avoid the development of anemia, its preventionyou need to take care in advance - during the planning of conception. Already at this stage, a woman is recommended to take B vitamins and eat foods rich in iron.
Low hemoglobin during pregnancy
In the body of the expectant mother, accumulation occursand fluid retention, the blood naturally thins, and the reserves of vitamins and iron are now spent on both - all these factors lead to a decrease in hemoglobin. If the level of complex protein in a woman's blood drops to 90-110 g / l, there is no serious reason to worry, despite the fact that the hemoglobin norm during pregnancy is higher. In such cases, doctors advise taking special vitamins, eating well and introducing hematogen into the diet. If the hemoglobin concentration has fallen below 70 g / l, it is necessary to urgently begin treatment to maintain the health of the baby and mother. The most common causes of anemia in expectant mothers:
- unbalanced diet - deficiency of vitamins of group B, C, iron, zinc and other substances;
- indigestion and frequent vomiting wash out minerals and vitamins from the body of a woman;
- not cured diseases of the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal or cardiovascular systems.
To provoke a decrease in the level of hemoglobin may also short the interval between pregnancies. After the recent birth, the resources and strength of the female body simply did not have time to recover.
High hemoglobin during pregnancy
Increased concentration of hemoglobin in the bloodof the expectant mother is less common. But if its value is more than 160 g/l, this is not always considered an alarm signal. Natural growth of hemoglobin is promoted by:
- physical exercise;
- the use of foods with high iron content;
- stay in high-altitude areas with rarefied air.
But it also happens that the increase in hemoglobinis due to a lack of vitamin B12 and folic acid, which are not absorbed by the body due to digestive disorders. To find out the reason, you should consult a doctor and take tests. When fluctuating hemoglobin in the blood, the main recommendations of doctors are simple - to adjust the diet, breathe more often fresh air, drink more water and juices. But in order not to jeopardize health, you need to regularly monitor the level of hemoglobin throughout pregnancy.
