Anemia in pregnant women can be dangerous in childbirth, mainly for the pregnant woman herself and the fetus, with the possibility of causing hemorrhagic shock in the pregnant woman, causing fetal distress, and so on.
Anemia can cause some harm to both mother and child at all stages of pregnancy. The effects on the pregnant woman include poor tolerance of childbirth, surgery and anesthesia even in mild or moderate anemia. Severe anemia, on the other hand, can be caused by lack of oxygen to the heart muscle, and in severe cases, anemic heart disease may occur.
At the same time, anemia reduces the tolerance of blood loss and is prone to hemorrhagic shock. Anemia also reduces maternal resistance and is prone to complications of puerperal infections.
When a pregnant woman is moderately or severely anemic, the supply of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta is often insufficient to meet the growth needs of the fetus, which can easily lead to fetal growth restriction, fetal distress, preterm delivery or stillbirth.
Therefore, during pregnancy, pregnant women need regular medical checkups, and if anemia is found, it should be corrected in time to avoid harming themselves and their fetuses.