Pregnancy is a more special period for women, because there are still small lives in the body. The health of the mother is closely related to the growth of the fetus, so special attention should be paid to timely pregnancy tests and nutritional supplements during this period.
Folic acid, calcium, etc. are all supplements that pregnant mothers pay more attention to, but there is one substance that must also be sufficient, that is, iron.
Iron is the most abundant trace element in the body and is also essential. Iron is a necessary substance for the production and reproduction of red blood cells, and once the body is deficient in iron, it will directly hinder the production of red blood cells and cause its content to plummet.
However, many pregnant mothers will have iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia accounts for more than 90% of pregnancy anemia. This is because fetal growth and development, increased blood volume, leading to a surge in the mother's iron demand, and if there is insufficient iron intake or excessive loss at the same time, it will deplete the iron storage and cause anemia.
Anemia during pregnancy can lead to a decrease in the immunity of pregnant mothers, vulnerability to external pathogens, respiratory infections or other severe diseases, and increase the possibility of miscarriage. Anemia can also cause placental ischemia, hypoxia, and an increased risk of developing gestational hypertension or pregnancy-induced heart disease.
In addition, anemia is also easy to cause postpartum hemorrhage, puerperal infection, preeclampsia, etc. For the fetus, severe anemia can also cause neonatal asphyxia and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Therefore, during pregnancy and pregnancy, pay attention to iron supplementation.
Female friends who are trying to get pregnant should pay attention to actively treating diseases that lead to menorrhagia or chronic blood loss to reduce iron loss. When it comes to pregnancy, we should pay more attention to strengthening nutrition, and you can eat more iron-rich foods, such as pork liver, chicken blood, beans, etc.
In addition to diet, what other means can be used to prevent iron deficiency?
The first is the above-mentioned regular pregnancy test, including blood routine, whole blood examination, early detection of anemia and complications, but also to strengthen maternal and infant monitoring, closely observe the growth and development of the fetus.
Second, appropriate iron supplementation under the guidance of a doctor. The choice of iron mainly considers the degree of iron deficiency or anemia of pregnant women, iron content, dosage, adverse reactions, etc.
Divalent iron supplements have traditionally been commonly used to treat iron deficiency anemia, but in recent years trivalent iron compounds have become increasingly appreciated for their stability properties, and their bioavailability is comparable to that of ferric iron.
For example, the third generation of organic iron - dextran iron dispersible tablets, the component of which is high-valent iron complex, can quickly dissolve in water, form hydrophilic colloids can attach to the intestine, and interact with dextran fiber to produce decomposition, thereby improving the absorption efficiency of iron, improving the negative balance of iron metabolism in patients, and increasing hemoglobin concentration, thereby improving anemia.
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Dextran iron dispersible tablets are also not easy to produce additional stimulation to the gastrointestinal tract of patients, which helps patients restore multiple tissue functions, improve immunity and reduce the risk of infection.
In order to ensure that iron is effectively absorbed by the body, vitamin C can be taken at the same time as medication, and avoid eating foods that affect iron absorption, such as strong tea and coffee.
epilogue
Prevention is better than treatment, women who are trying to get pregnant or pregnant may wish to prepare folic acid, dextran iron dispersible tablets, etc. at home to supplement the nutrients they need in time. Finally, I would like to emphasize that we should pay attention to a balanced diet and improve nutrition during pregnancy.
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[3] ZHANG Fan,WANG Zhiping. Application effect of dextran iron dispersible tablets in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy[J]. China Contemporary Medicine,2021,28(27):140-142,146.
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