Anemia is a condition that may occur during pregnancy, and it poses significant risks to both the pregnant woman and the fetus. It must be treated promptly. Many pregnant women do not pay attention to anemia, which delays treatment and leads to more serious situations. So what are the effects of anemia on pregnant women and fetuses?
Anemia can have an impact on both pregnant women and fetuses. Pregnant women may feel dizzy, have poor memory, palpitations, etc. Their physical condition may also deteriorate, their body resistance may decrease, and they are prone to danger during childbirth, with poor tolerance to bleeding.
Because anemia can lead to a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, the fetus cannot receive sufficient oxygen, which can have an impact on the growth and development of the fetus. If the pregnant woman has physiological anemia, there is generally no significant impact. If it belongs to pathological anemia, both the fetus and the pregnant woman may be affected. If anemia is severe, the fetus may also have congenital anemia after birth.
If pregnant women suffer from severe anemia, their blood oxygen carrying capacity may be lower than that of normal pregnant women, which may cause placental hypoxia. Placental hypoxia can lead to degenerative changes and blockages in the placental villi, which may cause fetal asphyxia, premature birth, or fetal death. Therefore, when pregnant women discover anemia, they must listen to the doctor's advice for early treatment and not delay the treatment.
