Hemoglobin is a protein contained in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. With a decrease in hemoglobin (erythrocytes), anemia occurs. Anemia is a serious condition of the body, in which the supply of oxygen decreases and the body experiences hypoxia. Hemoglobin is composed of protein and an iron compound. Most often, anemia occurs against the background of a lack of iron and is called iron deficiency anemia.
It is necessary
- - breast-feeding;
- - mixtures fortified with iron;
- - proper nutrition;
- - walks in the open air;
Instructions
Step 1
A low hemoglobin level can be determined by a CBC. Hemoglobin is considered normal if the value is greater than 110. If the result is in the range of 100-110, you should be alert and pay attention to the baby's nutrition. If the value is less than 100 (in babies under 6 months old, it is less than 90), then the child will most likely require treatment, which should be prescribed by a doctor. A decrease in hemoglobin in the blood can manifest itself as lethargy, decreased appetite, delayed development and growth.
Step 2
Prevention of anemia in a newborn baby should be carried out during pregnancy. Eat foods rich in iron - meat, buckwheat, pomegranate juice.
Step 3
Try to breastfeed your baby for at least 6-12 months. It fully meets the needs of the child's body for iron. The bioavailability of iron in breast milk is 50%. However, do not forget that a nursing mother should monitor her diet and eat foods rich in iron. If your baby is bottle-fed, talk to your doctor about choosing a formula with a high iron content.
Step 4
After you introduce complementary foods to your baby, try to plan your baby's diet with low hemoglobin levels in mind. Correct dietary adjustment will help improve hemoglobin levels. From the age of 7 months, a baby can be introduced to meat, which is the best source of easily digestible iron (the availability of iron from meat is approximately 23%).
Step 5
Do not give whole cow's milk to a child under one year old. This product can damage the lining of your baby's gastrointestinal tract, resulting in iron loss and low hemoglobin.
Step 6
In addition to proper nutrition, to normalize the hemoglobin level, the child's body needs daily walks in the fresh air for at least 3 hours, as well as breathing exercises and gymnastics in accordance with the age group.
