How to supplement iron during pregnancy

　　Do pregnant women need iron supplements? How to supplement iron ? Prevent iron deficiency during pregnancy anemia Need iron supplement.

　　Iron is one of the main raw materials for the production of red blood cells in the human body. Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy can not only cause palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue in pregnant women, but also lead to fetus Intrauterine hypoxia, retardation of growth and development, postpartum mental retardation, susceptibility to nutritional iron deficiency anemia within 6 months after birth, etc. Pregnant women should take care of themselves and their fetuses in utero and Postpartum Therefore, special attention should be paid to iron supplementation during pregnancy.

　　In early pregnancy, you should consume at least 15 to 20 milligrams of iron per day; in late pregnancy, you should consume 20 to 30 milligrams of iron per day. Foods rich in iron include lean pork liver egg Kelp, green vegetables (celery, rape, amaranth, etc.), dried apricots, cherries, etc.

　　Generally speaking, pregnant women should take iron supplements, mainly ferrous sulfate. They usually choose compound pills and take two pills at a time, three times a day. If you choose simple iron tablets, you only need to supplement 200-400 mg each time, do not overdose. At the same time, it is best to take two tablets of vitamin C daily to promote iron absorption. However, iron supplements are irritating to the gastrointestinal tract, so it is best to take them after meals and not on an empty stomach. 》》》》 Pregnant woman appears7Be careful with these symptoms