MBBS, MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PGD Ultrasonography
Gynaecologist, Ghaziabad
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During pregnancy, the body requires an increase in the level of Haemoglobin. Why?
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During pregnancy, the body requires an increase in the level of Haemoglobin because the volume of the blood goes up by 40-50%. She requires more oxygen-carrying capacity i.e. hemoglobin in the body. During the pregnancy period, the mother needs to supply all the nutrients and oxygen to the fetus for the development. Due to this reason, she needs more Haemoglobin and recommended to eat foods that are rich in iron to lower the chances of the deficiency of the Haemoglobin.
Which of these food items are helpful in increasing the Haemoglobin?
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All these food items contain iron and help in increasing the Haemoglobin level of the body. Green vegetables like spinach, coriander, fenugreek, and mint are essential for a woman during pregnancy. Dates also help in increasing Haemoglobin. Hot soup of asparagus during pregnancy will help in increasing the Haemoglobin level of the body.
Are pulses helpful in increasing the Haemoglobin?
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People think pulses can only contain protein, but they are also rich in iron and folic acid. You can add pulses to your salad, soup, and other vegetables to increase the nutritional value. Pregnant women also need a good amount of protein, so it is beneficial to have pulses which are rich in both iron and protein.
Which of the following tea increases the Haemoglobin of the body?
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Nettle is a type of herb and is one of the best sources of iron, Vitamin B, and Vitamin C. This can very beneficial for increasing Haemoglobin level. If you love tea, having Nettle tea twice a day during pregnancy will help in balancing the level of Haemoglobin in your body.
Eating foods which are rich in Vitamin C are helpful for the absorption of iron.
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Eating foods that are rich in Vitamin C such as kiwi, strawberries, citrus fruits, melon, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc., are helpful in absorbing iron in the body.
It is an interesting fact that the iron found in plants do not get easily absorbed into the body as compared to the iron found in meat. This is why it is important to have Vitamin C food to increase iron absorption.
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