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Lack of blood can negatively impact fetal development and mother’s health during pregnancy. One of the causes is a lack of iron intake.
According to data from the Central Statistical Agency (BPS) in 2021, many Indonesian women are iron deficient. This iron deficiency also occurs in nearly 50% of pregnant or pregnant women.
In Indonesia, the case of iron-deficient pregnant women is still a government concern. Because iron deficiency not only affects the development of the fetus, but also the baby as it grows.
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Causes of blood deficiency in pregnant women
According to part-time obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Hermina Jatinegara hospital, Dr. Adila Rossa Amanda Malik, Sp.OG, iron is the main component in the formation of red blood cells or also known as hemoglobin, in addition to vitamin B6. These red blood cells play an important role in carrying oxygen and nutrients from the heart throughout the body, including the fetus.
“Iron deficiency can cause a decrease in the number of red blood cells or it’s called anemia,” Adila said when contacted. You have Bundarecently.
Well, here are 2 causes of iron deficiency in pregnant women according to Adila:
1. Dietary problems
Lack of blood during pregnancy is mainly due to dietary problems. There are still many pregnant women who do not meet their nutritional intake from food, especially in meeting their iron requirements.
2. Problems causing reduced iron absorption
Problems that reduce iron absorption are still common during pregnancy. This condition usually occurs due to the consumption of certain foods that inhibit the absorption of iron.
Iron deficiency in pregnant women
During pregnancy, you need to get enough iron so that you don’t suffer from anemia. By launching the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) page, anemia in pregnant women can cause serious complications in pregnancy, such as:
- Decreased immune function
- Increases the risk of infection
- Reduce quality of life so that it impacts miscarriage, bleeding that can lead to maternal death, premature babies, low and low weight babies, and babies at risk of stillbirth in mothers with severe anemia.
It may be necessary to give iron-containing blood-boosting supplements to mothers who experience anemia during pregnancy. See the dose needed for pregnant women on the next page.
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