Can I have a normal birth if I have anemia in late pregnancy?

Pregnant women need to pay special attention to the late stage of pregnancy. During this period, the fetus has basically developed completely and the amniotic fluid may break at any time, followed by delivery. Many pregnant women will suffer from anemia in the late pregnancy. This condition has a great impact on the pregnant woman and the fetus, and may cause adverse reactions during delivery. So, can a woman with anemia in the late pregnancy give birth naturally? Let's introduce it below.

Is it dangerous for pregnant women with anemia to give birth naturally?

In fact, whether a pregnant woman can give birth naturally has no direct relationship with whether she is anemic. Natural birth mainly depends on whether the position and size of the fetus, the pelvic condition of the pregnant woman, complications, etc. meet the indications for natural birth. If none of these conditions are met, a caesarean section will be necessary. In addition, even pregnant women who are not anemic still have certain risks when giving birth naturally.

If the pregnant woman's anemia is not very severe, as long as other conditions are normal and the delivery hospital is regular, the risks of natural delivery are the same as those of ordinary pregnant women. However, if the pregnant woman has very severe anemia, she may experience prolonged delivery, heavy bleeding during delivery, heart disease, postpartum infection, etc. Therefore, pregnant women with anemia must undergo regular examinations and conditioning before giving birth, and consult a doctor to choose the most suitable delivery method for themselves.

What to do if pregnant women have anemia

1. Improve your diet

Pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia can relieve symptoms by eating more iron-rich foods, such as animal liver and meat; at the same time, they can eat some foods that are beneficial to iron absorption, such as fresh vegetables and fruits.

2. Keep a good mood

The mood of a pregnant woman will not only affect the fetus, but also her own physical condition. Being in a good mood every day is not only pleasing to your family, but also can enhance the immunity of pregnant women and improve the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow.

3. Cooperate with the doctor’s treatment

For some pregnant women with severe anemia, they need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. Usually, for pregnant women with moderate or severe anemia, doctors will prescribe some iron supplements for them to take, and pregnant women must take them correctly according to the doctor's instructions.