Recovering from blood loss or anemia

If you suffered from anemia during pregnancy and/or there was significant blood loss during labor, you may feel particularly weak or tired as a result. Make sure you eat plenty of iron-rich foods like meat, poultry, fish and leafy greens — and keep in mind that iron found in animal products is more easily absorbed than iron from vegetables, so you should either adjust your diet accordingly or, if your ethics do not allow for eating animal products, consult a registered dietitian about a suitable supplement. You can also eat vitamin C-rich foods alongside iron, and cook in a cast iron skillet, to increase your uptake of this important nutrient. (Many of the other tips on avoiding anemia during pregnancy apply equally in a post-partum setting.)


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                                                                                                       Jenni Grover

                                                                                                      August 29, 2013, 2:14 p.m.