Die Zeit der Schwangerschaft stellt für den weiblichen Organismus eine einzigartige Herausforderung dar, in der tiefgreifende Umstrukturierungen der Stoffwechsel-, Hormon- und Kreislaufprozesse stattfinden. Diese Anpassungsvorgänge zielen darauf ab, optimale Bedingungen für das gesunde Wachstum des Fötus zu schaffen, können jedoch gleichzeitig die Entstehung verschiedener Mangelzustände begünstigen – darunter Eisenmangelanämie oder andere mikronährstoffbedingte Blutarmutformen.
Causes of anemia
Anemia is most commonly diagnosed due to a deficiency of iron, folic acid or vitamin B12. This is due, among other things, to the fact that the stores of individual components, especially iron, are limited in our bodies. During pregnancy the demand for individual nutrients often increases, especially in the third trimester. Fortunately, the human body is programmed so that during pregnancy the absorption of iron from food is increased.
Symptoms of anemia
Anemia in pregnancy occurs when hemoglobin levels fall below 10 g/dL or hematocrit levels fall to below 30%. During anemia, the ability of the mother and fetus to carry oxygen is reduced, resulting in: general fatigue and weakness of the body, headaches, problems with concentration, fractures of nails and hair, pale skin and mucous membranes, accelerated heartbeat, hypertension, abdominal pain and jaundice.
She's pregnant with an anemia diet
Human nutritional guidelines for 2012 recommend that pregnant women consume: Iron 27 mg Foil 600 μg Vitamin B12 2.6 μg In the prevention and treatment of anemia, we must focus on providing iron-containing food. It can be in the form of heme or non-heme. Heme, the best digestible is found in animal foods.