{"id":6285,"date":"2021-10-05T08:46:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T06:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/anemia-in-pregnancy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:37:26","slug":"anemia-in-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/singularmom.com\/en\/blog\/pregnancy\/anemia-in-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Anemia in pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Weakness, tiredness, fatigue… are some of the sensations you will experience if you suffer anemia in pregnancy<\/strong>. On many occasions these signs are often confused with the symptoms of pregnancy. But don’t panic!<\/p>\n

Along the following lines we resolve all the doubts that may arise about this topic. A topic that also generates concern and interest in equal parts in the majority of our \u201csingularmoms\u201d. Let’s get to it!<\/p>\n

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Anemia in pregnancy usually generates great concern among pregnant women<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anemia: One of the most frequent complications of pregnancy<\/h2>\n

Yes. You are pregnant. Your body is subjected to multiple physical changes of pregnancy<\/a>. And that, dear friend, entails some \u201crisks\u201d. In the case that concerns us in this article, anemia during pregnancy, you must be aware that the risk of suffering from it due to iron deficiency is greater.“Because?”<\/em>– you may be wondering. Simple. Because Your body needs to generate twice the amount of iron. Only in this way will it be able to make more blood and generate the oxygen necessary for both you and your baby.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But you should know that mild anemia is relatively normal in pregnancy, so we should not add iron supplements as soon as we see it. This is especially relevant since iron causes constipation, although, if necessary, there are some supplements designed to avoid this annoying side effect. Your pharmacy will inform you appropriately.<\/p>\n

When do we talk about anemia? When iron reserves are not large enough. Since there are fewer red blood cells, the heart is forced to work harder to fulfill its function, which is why it is so exhausted. However, a lack of iron is not the only cause despite being the most common.Lack of folic acid or vitamin B12 are also precursors to suffering from anemia.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Important! It must be taken into account that sometimes the anemia is less than what the data extracted from the analysis indicate. This is known as \u201chemodilution<\/a>“, or what is the same, the phenomenon by which the amount of fluid in the blood increases.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Risk factors for suffering from anemia during pregnancy<\/h3>\n

Anemia during pregnancy is suffered by more than 90%<\/strong> of future mothers. However, there are some factors considered \u201crisk\u201d that make your chances of developing it greater. Among them we can talk about:<\/p>\n