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Re: Anemia and pregnancy

From: Abby (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 22 May 2002 13:31:20 -0500 (CDT)

At Wed, 22 May 2002, Janice wrote: >
>My friend was told the other day that she was severly anemic when she
>went to her WIC appointment and she is 24 weeks pregnant, we have the
>same due date, and she just blew it off and said that she wasn't worried
>because she has always been that way but I am very concerned about her
>because they told her that she needs to see her dr. Am I just over
>reacting or can this be a very serious matter?
>
>--
>Janice M Alford

>Janice,

It sure can be, and both mother and baby are at risk. There is a risk for premature labor, mental retardation,growth retardation, blood transfusion and death at delivery. And just because she's always been anemic is a poor excuse- anemia gets a lot worse when you are creating another human being.Check the archives- there may be more information. This post makes me very sad because this is treatable and easily prevented. Also, I get the impression that WIC needs to remind her to see the OB for routine prenatal care, further compromising the future for this child. She is lucky to have a good friend like you. 

--
Abby



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