During pregnancy, if hemoglobin is less than or equals to 11 g/dL, It is anemia.
If your blood count is low, you may experience the following symptoms:
Feeling very tired
Reduced appetite
Swelling in the body
Increased heart rate
Breathing problems
Complications due to anemia include:
Increased blood pressure
Premature delivery
Poor growth of fetus due to insufficient weight gain of the mother Stillbirth
Infection after delivery
Postpartum hemorrhage
Sepsis
Types of Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
B12 Deficiency Anemia
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia
Sickle Cell Anemia
In India, Iron Deficiency Anemia is more common.
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