Anemia, which has adverse effects on the pregnant woman as well as the fetus, is a relatively common complication of pregnancy, the main one being nutritional iron deficiency anemia. Recently, some data show that the number of pregnant women who come to the clinic with anemia in the second trimester of pregnancy is as high as 40%. Why is it easy to anemia after pregnancy? Experts pointed out that after a woman’s pregnancy, the placenta and out of a lateral circulation, which can be compared to a cup of 200 milliliters of water with 10 grams of sugar, and then increased to 300 milliliters of water, the total amount of sugar did not increase, as was diluted, so if the pregnant woman’s body of iron supplementation is not timely or not well absorbed, it will be easy to anemia in pregnancy symptoms. Iron demand during pregnancy is increased, if there are picky eaters and bad habits such as partiality, it is more likely to lead to the occurrence of iron-deficiency anemia, especially the preference for grains and fruits and vegetables pregnant women need to pay attention to, grains, fruits and vegetables in the iron absorption rate of 5% or so, even if it is iron-rich animal foods, the iron absorption rate of only about 15%. At this time is the fruit of the melon, pear and peach listed in large quantities, some pregnant women think that eat a lot of seasonal fruits and vegetables is certainly good, but fruits and vegetables in the dietary fiber is a large number of intake, may interfere with the absorption of iron. Therefore, it is not the more fruits and vegetables eat the better, Chinese women of childbearing age balanced diet pagoda recommended that pregnant women daily intake of vegetables in the 300-500 grams of food, fruit intake of 200-400 grams can be. Mild anemia can have no symptoms and signs, moderate anemia can have pale skin and mucous membranes, fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, low-grade fever, palpitations, and in severe cases, swelling, heart failure and other symptoms. Those with anemia have poor resistance to infection and are prone to infections that can cause miscarriage, premature birth, intrauterine growth retardation, stillbirth, and stillbirth of the fetus, which can have quite serious consequences. How to avoid anemia during pregnancy? Prevention of anemia during pregnancy, first of all, in pregnancy should choose high-quality proteins and iron-rich foods, such as animal liver, lean meat, seafood, egg yolks, dried fruits, etc., but also moderate amount of citrus fruits and fresh vegetables, because these foods in the vitamin C can make the iron more easily absorbed by the body. Folic acid deficiency is also one of the causes of anemia, so you should eat some animal offal, bananas, green beans and other foods to increase the source of folic acid. In addition, to limit caffeine and ellagic acid, high ellagic acid-containing foods and coffee, tea, etc., can reduce the absorption of iron in food. Finally, we should also eat more iron and rich in nutrients, easy to digest food, forbid spicy and thick flavor, cold, greasy things, and pay attention to the cooking method, the best use of iron cookware.