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How to increase hemoglobin during pregnancy

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Dr. Aaditi AcharyaGynaecologist • 18 Years Exp.DGO, MBBS
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Hemoglobin is a type of protein that is found in the red blood cells of the body. It is the protein that is rich in iron. The function of hemoglobin is to transport the oxygen to the tissues and to the organs of the body. Hemoglobin carries the oxygen from the respiratory organs of the body to the tissues. The level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy should be 11.5-13.0 g/dl. When the level of hemoglobin in the pregnant woman falls below 10.0 g/dl, then it is not at all good for the embryo along with the pregnant woman. If the level of hemoglobin falls down, then it can lead to the disorder of anemia. The pregnant women should have a hemoglobin test frequently. If a woman is pregnant, then the level of blood along with the iron in the body increases. To maintain the proper level of hemoglobin, pregnant women should eat more foods that are rich in iron, vitamin C etc.

Hemoglobin during the pregnancy is increased from the following:

  • Intake of Vitamin C:- Vitamin C helps in increasing the level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy. Vitamin C helps in protecting the cells and fight against the free radicals. Some of the foods that contain a large amount of vitamin C are broccoli, citrus fruits, potatoes, strawberries etc. They help in the protection of the cell and keep the body healthy during the pregnancy. So, you should take more amount of vitamin C in order to increase the hemoglobin during the pregnancy
  • Exercise:- Exercise also helps in increasing the hemoglobin level during the pregnancy. During the pregnancy, most of the ladies become inactive and lethargic which leads to the fall in the level of hemoglobin. So, exercising regularly may help in improving the absorption of iron and also helps in increasing the flow of oxygen to the parts of the body. So, for increasing the hemoglobin level, you should exercise regularly
  • Beetroot:- Beetroot is considered as one of the best natural remedies for increasing the level of hemoglobin during pregnancy. Beetroot is rich in vitamins, folic acid, iron and minerals. Because of the presence of the following substances in the beetroot, the level of hemoglobin in the body increases. Beetroot can be consumed as a salad or can also be consumed in the form of juice. The beetroot helps in the formation of the new red blood cells and increases the flow of oxygen to the parts of the body. So, you should consume the beetroot in order to increase the hemoglobin in the body during the pregnancy
  • Consumption of the green leafy vegetables:- Green leafy vegetables helps in increasing the hemoglobin level during the pregnancy. These vegetables help in increasing the level of absorption of iron intake. They contain a large amount of vitamin B and C that helps pregnant women to remain fit and healthy. Some of the green leafy vegetables that should be consumed during the pregnancy are moringa, broccoli, and spinach. So, green leafy vegetables can be eaten to increase the hemoglobin in the body during the pregnancy
  • Eat the foods that are rich in proteins:- The foods that are rich in protein should be taken in order to increase the level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy. Hemoglobin is a combination of the protein i.e. heme and globin. Proteins are essential for increasing the level of iron during pregnancy. Some of the foods that are rich in proteins are boiled eggs, paneer, lentils and nuts. If the following foods are consumed during the pregnancy, then automatically the level of hemoglobin increases
  • Increasing the level of iron:- Iron plays an important role for increasing the level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy. If more and more intake of iron is done, then it leads to the formation of the red blood cells which in turn leads to the increment of the hemoglobin during the pregnancy. Some of the foods that should be consumed for increasing the hemoglobin during pregnancy are peanut butter, eggs, tofu, fish, green beans, meat, etc. So, for the increment of hemoglobin level in the body, you should take more and more foods that are rich in iron during the pregnancy 
  • Medications:- There are various medications that can be used for increasing the level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy. Cyanocobalamin, carbonyl iron, injection of alglucerase etc can be taken for increasing the level of hemoglobin. This helps in keeping the pregnant lady fit and healthy. So, medications can also be taken in for increasing the hemoglobin level during the pregnancy. 

Conclusion:

Thank you for spending your precious time here and reading this tip. I hope you got the required information after reading this tip. Hemoglobin is very much necessary during the pregnancy. The main objective of hemoglobin is to transport the oxygen to all the parts of the body. The level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy should be in between 11.5-13.0 g/dl. You should consume more supplements of iron, green leafy vegetables, proteins, etc for increasing the level of hemoglobin during the pregnancy.

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