Treatment of Anemia
The treatment of anemia depends on the cause. If your iron deficiency anemia is caused by, you’ll probably get extra iron in the form of tablets or a drink. Never use iron supplements without first consulting the person who accompanies pregnancy. These resources can cause black stools or constipation, this is normal and not alarming.
It is therefore important that your diet contains high fiber and that you drink enough.
If you simultaneously use vitamin C (eg from fruit or fruit juice) improves the absorption of iron. Coffee, tea and milk decrease the absorption of iron properly. Use these drinks so not during the meal, but for example mid-morning and afternoon. Have your blood checked regularly if you use a long iron preparations.
A shortage of folic acid tablets can also be lifted, vitamin B12 can be administered by injection. Only in very severe anemia are sometimes extra red blood cells via a blood transfusion. Most hospitals use this lower limit of 4.0 mmol / l of the Hb.
A birth is associated with blood loss. When there was no anemia delivery, most woman’s blood loss during delivery excellent compensation. Only if there has been heavy bleeding during delivery or if there already existed anemia during pregnancy may be necessary after delivery of iron supplements to use. The midwife or doctor will take a few days after delivery of hemoglobin in the blood check. If you are breastfeeding, it is also important to watch your iron intake because breast milk and iron is needed.