Whats the treatment for pregnancy anemia?
Treatment for anemia during pregnancy consists of taking in enough iron, prescribed in capsule or tablet form, and making sure you are getting enough foods high in iron, to increase your hemoglobin concentrations to normal levels. Most likely you will already be taking extra iron by the second trimester, but if anemia develops despite this treatment, your dosage may need to be increased. Taking iron supplements may sometimes make nausea and vomiting worse. You may want to take your iron supplements near bedtime if they tend to give you an upset stomach. You may find it helpful to keep them near your toothbrush as a reminder to take them every day. Like any medication, keep iron capsules or tablets away from children. Very rarely, blood transfusions may be required in a pregnant woman who is severely anemic and has had significant blood loss. Transfusions may also be needed in a severely anemic woman who needs surgery.
