Best Natural Remedies To Treat Anemia In Pregnancy

Anemia is a disease produced in the body by a deficit of the protein that is in charge of transporting oxygen, called hemoglobin, and by the reduction of red blood cells.

Thus, the body has to work harder when it comes to getting oxygen to supply the organs and tissues, causing discomfort or fatigue.

• Anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the blood or even a deficiency of vitamin B12.
• It can also be caused by hereditary factors that prevent the development of red blood cells from being adequate, either because of their scarcity or because of their excessive production.

anemia in pregnancy

The anemia that pregnant women have can be caused by hereditary factors, where there is a lack of hemoglobin in the blood. This can affect the pregnancy process.

During pregnancy, the amount of hemoglobin and red blood cells is reduced through a process called hemodilution. This makes the two components  dilute in liquids that serve to transfer nutrients that the fetus needs  for its growth.

During pregnancy the fetus depends on the blood channels. When presenting anemia, the body requires a greater effort to achieve it, which affects the fetus.

Therefore, your growth process is not the same and you run the risk of developing diseases during pregnancy. Due to this, complications such as premature babies or those with very low weight can be generated.

To avoid them, it is recommended that, during pregnancy, mothers have a diet that includes the consumption of foods with high levels of vitamin B and iron, such as:

• Beef
• Fish
• Eggs
• Cereals
• green vegetables

Foods to Fight Anemia in Pregnancy

These are some foods that we can consume during pregnancy:

• Drink three glasses of milk a day. Milk is a high source of nutrients and vitamins A, B and C that help in blood regeneration processes.
• Prepare rolled oats and consume 3 to 4 glasses a day.  Oats bring fiber to the body and will help the fetus to develop healthy and strong.
• As already mentioned, consume fish in good quantities (preferably tuna, sardines, salmon or cod) to acquire the B vitamin that the body needs in the hemodilution process.

• Replace the consumption of soda with tomato juice, as it provides vitamins of types E and C.
• Eating granola is also ideal when getting iron. Cereals and nuts, in addition to bringing this essential nutrient to the blood, provide high amounts of fiber.

Home Drinks to Treat Anemia in Pregnancy

1. Strawberry, blackberry and apple juice

Ingredients

• 5 big strawberries
• 1 apple
• 5 blackberries
• 1 glass of water (200 mL)
• 1 spoon of honey (25 g)

Method of preparation

• Slice the fruits and place them in a blender, along with a glass of water and a spoon of honey.
• Beat for 10 to 15 minutes, until achieving a more or less liquid consistency.
• Strain the drink and enjoy.

You can have this drink once or twice a day.

2. Apple and guava juice

Ingredients

• 1 red apple
• 2 guavas
• 1 spoon of bee honey (25 g)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

Method of preparation

• Slice the apple, without removing the skin.
• Cut the guavas in half and extract the pulp.
• Put the fruit in a blender. If desired, you can add a guava husk to give the juice a better texture.
• Add honey and a glass of water and beat for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Strain and enjoy.

Drink this juice in the morning and after lunch.

Also Read: 5 Healthy Drinks to Treat Anemia

3. Carrot, beet and watercress juice

Ingredients

• 4 carrots
• 2 cups of watercress leaves (80 g)
• 1 beet

Method of preparation

• Peel and slice the carrots and beets.
• Wash the watercress leaves and place them in a blender with the vegetables, and blend for 10 to 15 minutes.

• Strain and enjoy.

Consume this drink 2-3 times a day to acquire minerals such as iron.

Should take into account if symptoms of anemia persist and go to the doctor,  or communicate the affections at the time of prenatal controls. 

Administer the foods mentioned in this article to improve blood turnover and the hemodilution process, this will help your baby to develop properly. You can also consume folic acid and vitamin C tablets.