Anemia is a condition where the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood is diminished. Oxygen is carried to every cell in your body by a component of the blood called hemoglobin. Your blood will expand to almost twice the normal volume by the 28th week of pregnancy to ensure that enough oxygen is being carried to your baby. Your body’s need for oxygen-rich blood during this time is extraordinary. Hemoglobin takes longer to develop then other components of your blood. Making sure that an adequate amount of hemoglobin is developed can ensure a healthy pregnancy and a quick recovery postpartum.
via Health News.
