Postpartum anemia

Anemia affects many women, especially after childbirth. How do you deal with this chronic iron deficiency?

• Postpartum anemia occurs when your hemoglobin levels are below 110 g/L one week after delivery and below 120 g/L eight weeks after delivery.
• This condition is often associated with severe blood loss or a diet low in iron.
• The main symptoms are extreme fatigue, unusual paleness, palpitations, and dizziness.
• Sometimes, diet alone is not enough to make up for the deficiency, so supplements are required.