Can a person with moderate anemia get pregnant?
In general, it is not recommended for patients with moderate anemia to become pregnant. Patients with moderate anemia are advised to seek medical attention promptly to correct their anemia before considering pregnancy, in order to minimize potential harm to both themselves and the fetus.
Moderate anemia typically refers to a condition in which there is an insufficient number of red blood cells in the peripheral blood, accompanied by decreased hemoglobin levels. Hemoglobin plays a key role in binding and transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. When moderate anemia is present, the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells declines, potentially leading to ischemia and hypoxia in various organs and tissues throughout the body. Pregnancy under such conditions may result in fetal hypoxia, adversely affecting fetal growth and development. Additionally, anemia may negatively impact the intellectual development of the fetus and could even lead to congenital anemia.
During pregnancy, patients should regularly monitor complete blood counts and anemia-related indicators to assess improvements in anemia.