Anaemia: What is It?

Essentially, Anaemia is an Iron deficiency. It will make you tired, lethargic and you’ll feel pretty exhausted for the most of your day. You may from time to time feel dizzy, light headed and you’ll almost certainly look extremely pale as though you’re ill.

Anaemia is common in pregnancy and most women will suffer at least some degree of Anaemia whether they are the epitome of health or not.

So How is it Treated?

The good news is that whilst Anaemia can be a huge inconvenience to your life it is easily treated. Whether you are pregnant or not there is a solution to your problems!
If you’re pregnant your midwife will probably advise that you take Ferrous Sulphate (or Iron tablets.)

Depending on how bad your Anaemia is there are strong and weak varieties of tablets and the midwife will also alter your dosage, meaning you’ll take more or less tablets according to your blood test results.

If you’re not pregnant but suffer from Anaemia, your doctor may find it appropriate to give you your iron through an injection. This has its benefits and can provide a better solution for those suffering with iron deficiency.

Will it Go Away?

For the majority of  persons suffering from Anaemia during pregnancy, Anaemia tends to disappear shortly after the birth. For some women this continues for some time after the birth and may not disappear entirely.

If you are not pregnant there is still a chance that after a short period of treatment and an adjustment to your diet the Anaemia will disappear and you will cease to have further problems.

It is important to have continuous check ups with your doctor so that he/she can monitor your progress and adjust dosage of medication whenever necessary.