Blood is very important for everyone, and many people also eat blood nourishing foods in their daily lives, which is also beneficial for their complexion. In addition, pregnant women also need to supplement their blood appropriately during pregnancy, so that they can have a smoother delivery. So, how to supplement thalassemia during pregnancy?
If you have Mediterranean anemia during pregnancy, you can consider dietary adjustments. You should eat more spinach, shrimp, red dates, and lean meat in your daily life. At the same time, it is recommended to eat eggs regularly, preferably one egg per day. Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, and it is also recommended to drink a glass of milk every day. Milk can supplement the body with the necessary nutrients. Eating more iron rich foods can improve the condition of anemia in the body. Animal liver can promote the hematopoietic function of the human body, which can improve the problem of iron deficiency anemia. If it is more serious, blood supplements can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
The hazards of thalassemia in pregnant women:
1. Pregnant women with severe anemia experience fetal hypoxia due to insufficient oxygen carried by hemoglobin; Causing intrauterine growth retardation, premature birth, and even stillbirth.
2. Pregnant women are also prone to developing gestational hypertension syndrome; Although there is not much bleeding during and after childbirth, it can also lead to shock due to insufficient blood reserves or myocardial damage due to severe anemia.
3. It is possible that it will be inherited by the next generation. If one parent is a Mediterranean anemia patient, their child has a 50% chance of becoming a Mediterranean anemia patient; If both parents are Mediterranean anemia patients, their child has only a 25% chance of being a normal person, a 50% chance of becoming a mild Mediterranean anemia patient, and a 25% chance of becoming a severe patient.
