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Iron is an essential nutrition during pregnancy. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your red blood cell is less than the required count. During pregnancy, iron helps create haemoglobin for you and your baby. Lack of haemoglobin can cause tiredness, breathlessness and can have severe complications like preterm delivery, infant mortality, or low birth weight. How much Iron is needed during pregnancy? A normal person needs 18 mg of iron every day. During pregnancy, this intake should be around 27 mg every day. What are the causes of low iron? Lack of Iron in your diet: If your diet does not contain enough of iron, you might get iron deficiency. If you are a vegetarian, ensure you also get proper vitamin C in your diet so that your body absorbs the iron you take. Loss of blood: If you have any previous surgery experience where you had lost a lot of blood, you can be the case of iron deficiency. Women with high blood loss during periods can also get iron deficiency. Lack of Iron Supplements during Pregnancy: Pregnancy is a period when your body need more iron, not only for you but also for your baby. Consult your doctor and […]
What is Aquanatal? Aquanatal are water-based exercises for fitness during and after pregnancy. It is an effective and safest way of exercises for pregnant women. Aquanatal classes are conducted by trained aquanatal instructor or experienced midwives. Aquanatal classes take place in swimming pools. Since aquanatal classes are conducted in water, the properties of water make you to relax more and maintain your physical and mental fitness. Will I be benefited from Aquanatal Exercises? Aquanatal exercises will make you physically and mentally fit. It can reduce pain and swelling. It can reduce back pain during and after pregnancy. It helps to lower the risk of diabetics and blood pressure. It helps to improve your blood circulation. Aquanatal exercises increases the stamina of your body. You will feel less tired and will be active during pregnancy. You will get a good sleep. It helps to maintain your posture. What are Aqua Aerobics Pregnancy Classes? Aqua aerobic classes are good for women during pregnancy and after birth. Aqua aerobics makes the delivery easier. Swimming or water aerobics is a good workout during pregnancy. Aqua aerobics during pregnancy is less stressful than other types of aerobics. It specially designed for pregnant women. As it […]
The complications during pregnancy differ in each pregnant woman. It can be mild or severe. Some women may experience complication during pregnancy. Complications are the health problems of the mom or the baby that occur during pregnancy. Some common complications that mom and fetus may experience during pregnancy are: High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure or hypertension is a complication of the pregnant woman that affects the baby. High blood pressure can cause other complications like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes which affects both mom and the child. Before delivery, tell your doctor clearly about your medical history and if you had high blood pressure earlier. High blood pressure is a serious complication that should be treated. Anemia: Anemia is a condition that occurs if the normal number of healthy red blood cells is lower. Women with anemia can feel more tiredness or will be more weak. Iron and folic acid supplements are given to women with anemia. You need to include diet which is high in iron. Proper treatments should be taken to maintain the normal level of healthy red blood cells. Gestational Diabetes: Gestational diabetes is a complication during pregnancy that may lead to high blood sugar levels. Gestational […]