Can a person with moderate anemia get pregnant?

Sep 20, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Feng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, moderate anemia may make pregnancy difficult. Moderate anemia can lead to abnormal cardiac function during pregnancy, increasing the risk of anemia-related heart disease, thereby causing symptoms such as palpitations and fatigue. At the same time, blood supply from the mother to the fetus may decrease, raising the risk of fetal hypoxia, affecting fetal development and growth, and potentially leading to fetal malformations or other complications.

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.

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