What are the signs of Anaemia?

Emsy26 · Feb 10th, 2009, 12:55 PM

My Mom thinks I'm Anaemic.
I am very pale (not normally),
Lack of energy (can't even go shopping

),
Constant tiredness.

I really do feel like crap. I just wish I could sleep all day and night

What are the signs and how could I make myself feel better?
Thanks Ladies xox

hayley x · Feb 10th, 2009, 13:15 PM

Eat lots of iron enriched foods such as baked beans, brocilli and liqourish (sp) Im anaemic and Im alwayss tired =[ Ask your midwife about it and she may send u for a blood test, its easy to pick up. Dont worry, it doesnt affect your baby he will take everythin he needs even if it leaves u with nothing!! xxx

jojo1974 · Feb 10th, 2009, 13:33 PM

hi im anemic my mid wife tested me for it at my 28 week apointment , i just felt like crap all the time and was dizzy and seen flashing lights , think all midwifes test you for it at 28 weeks xxx

Emsy26 · Feb 10th, 2009, 13:51 PM

Got bloods on friday, M/W didn't say what they were for though. guessing it's the ones you just mentioned. Thankyou xx

tasha41 · Feb 10th, 2009, 16:53 PM

TBH I was anemic awhile before I was pregnant and I'm not anymore; a lot of symptoms I experience with pregnancy are the same as anemia. Like fatigue, being pale (not the best indicator as it's winter & I can't tan pregnant!), difficulty concentrating, moods, etc. So if you think you might be anemic, just bring it up to your MW or doctor and they'll probably check you out for it

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Emsy26 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Mids Posts: 2,641	What are the signs of Anaemia? My Mom thinks I'm Anaemic. I am very pale (not normally), Lack of energy (can't even go shopping ), Constant tiredness. I really do feel like crap. I just wish I could sleep all day and night What are the signs and how could I make myself feel better? Thanks Ladies xox

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hayley x Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Here! Posts: 18,941	Eat lots of iron enriched foods such as baked beans, brocilli and liqourish (sp) Im anaemic and Im alwayss tired =[ Ask your midwife about it and she may send u for a blood test, its easy to pick up. Dont worry, it doesnt affect your baby he will take everythin he needs even if it leaves u with nothing!! xxx

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jojo1974 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: notts Posts: 1,568	hi im anemic my mid wife tested me for it at my 28 week apointment , i just felt like crap all the time and was dizzy and seen flashing lights , think all midwifes test you for it at 28 weeks xxx

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Feb 10th, 2009, 13:51 PM	#4
Emsy26 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Mids Posts: 2,641	Got bloods on friday, M/W didn't say what they were for though. guessing it's the ones you just mentioned. Thankyou xx

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tasha41 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The True North Strong & Free Posts: 25,675	TBH I was anemic awhile before I was pregnant and I'm not anymore; a lot of symptoms I experience with pregnancy are the same as anemia. Like fatigue, being pale (not the best indicator as it's winter & I can't tan pregnant!), difficulty concentrating, moods, etc. So if you think you might be anemic, just bring it up to your MW or doctor and they'll probably check you out for it

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