What to eat for iron-deficiency anemia during the second trimester of pregnancy
Disease description:
I am currently in my second trimester of pregnancy, but during my recent check-up, the doctor diagnosed me with iron-deficiency anemia. Could you please advise what I should eat to improve this condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Heyang
During the second trimester of pregnancy, it is beneficial to consume foods such as kelp, spinach, black fungus (wood ear), lean pork, nori, pork liver, chicken liver, duck blood, longan pulp, black beans, black-boned chicken, and red dates to help manage iron-deficiency anemia. These foods can replenish the body's iron stores and promote the regeneration of hemoglobin in the bloodstream. Additionally, eating vitamin C-rich fruits like strawberries, pomegranates, and kiwifruit can enhance iron absorption.
