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Anemia in Pregnancy
January 11, 2011 | 
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Maybe you’ve heard the word ”anemia”. what if this anemia in pregnant women? Since pregnancy entered the week 10 blood plasma volume increased by 50%, so the blood becomes watery and requires a lot of iron to produce red blood cells. If the shortage of red blood cells then the blood can not function properly to carry oxygen to the fetus, uterus and the muscles around the uterus so that later deliveries will be imperfect.
Risk before pregnancy
- Women experience reduced fertility.
Risk while pregnancy
- The body becomes unfit and experienced Fatigue, Weak, Tired, Tired and weak.
- Often feel dizzy, dizzy eyes even fainting.
- Easy sleepy.
- The face becomes pale, can be seen from the mucous membrane under the eyes
- Causes shortness of breath and even chest thumping when the anemia often have to burden the heart stage.
- Skin looks dry or yellow, as well as nails.
- The durability of the body decreases, so easily hurt.
Risk during labor
- Lack of oxygen supply make the uterine muscles become weak and could not contraction.
- Causes quickly tired while pushing, so the possibility of a vacuum assisted delivery or cesarean section.
Risk of post-labor
- Muscles become weak uterus so the uterus can not contract to shrink and there is bleeding.
- The risk of bleeding was still threatening until the 40th day after delivery.
Risk to fetus
- Lack of oxygen in the womb of the mother made the atmosphere uncomfortable greeting uterus for the fetus.
- Stunted fetal growth, low birth weight (less than 2.5 kg).
- The fetus miscarried or born prematurely.
Diet for Pregnant women who experience anemia
1. Consuming foods rich in iron such as red meat, beef liver, chicken liver, spinach, broccoli, nuts, shellfish, sardines, seaweed, tofu, soybean. Iron needs during pregnancy is 30-60 mg/day. Iron from animal foods is more readily absorbed than plant foods.
2. Consuming vitamin C because it can help iron absorption in the intestine. Foods that can help the absorption of iron namely cassava leaves, spinach, citrus, guava, tomato.
3. Avoid consuming foods that can interfere with iron absorption such as tea, coffee, milk, medicines. We recommend that you give the distance of time to consume approximately 2-4 hours.
4. Drinking enhancer of iron supplements with a doctor’s prescription.
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My Nails
Do you know if the nails can reflect your general health? The white color in one section or pink on the other, as well as brittle nails can be a sign of disease in the body. Disturbance in liver, lungs, and heart can be seen from the condition of your nails. Here are some secrets nail that describe other problems in the body. By recognizing the symptoms early on, of course, a disease that may already exist in the body can be treated earlier and more easily.
1. Nails pale
Nails are very pale, sometimes associated with aging. However, it could also indicate a serious illness, such as:
* Anemia
* Heart failure
* Diabetes
* Liver disease
* Poor nutrition
2. White nail
Nails are white with the darker edges, could indicate liver problems, are like hepatitis. If you experience this, should also indicate any other liver disorders.
3. Yellow nails
Fungal infection is one of the most common causes of yellow fingernails. If the infection gets worse, it will shrink your nail bed, nail thicken and crumble. In some cases, yellow nails indicate more serious conditions such as thyroid disease or psoriasis.
4. Bluish Nails
Bluish tinge on the nails is a sign that the body lacks oxygen. This could indicate an infection in the lungs, like pneumonia.
5. Speckled and wavy surface of the nail (nail rippled)
Nail surface freckled an early symptom of psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis. Psoriasis is a skin disease that nearly 10% of his starts with nail problem like this.
6. Fingernail cracked (cracked nail)
Dry and brittle nails and chapped often associated with mumps. If these conditions are cracked combined with yellowish color, it tends to be caused by fungal infection.
7. Inflammation in the folds of the nail (nail fold Puffy)
The redness and swelling around the nail is a sign of inflammation of the nail folds. This can be caused by lupus or other connective tissue disorders.
8. Dark lines under fingernails (dark lines)
Dark lines under fingernails is sometimes caused by melanoma, the most dangerous skin cancer. Therefore, if you experience this, you should immediately see a doctor.
9. Bite your nails (nail gnawed)
Nail biting may be regarded as old habits. But, in some cases, this is a sign of anxiety that can be treated with medication. Nail biting is associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you can not stop this habit, it is better to consult with a physician.
Nails are only a sign
Although changes in toenail is often followed by a particular disease, these changes are usually not a sign of the beginning. In addition, many nail changes are not harmful to health. Not all are experiencing nail changes have hepatitis. Therefore, if you’re concerned about the condition of your nails, it is better to consult with dermatology specialists.
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