sLesTa wrote:
btw, ini gue jadi gugel ttg anemia on babies.. somehow gue ga percaya babies (below 6 mos) bisa anemia.. krn harusnya these babies already born with iron supplement from birth.
nih artikelnya dari babycenter.com
he most typical signs of anemia are pale skin and tiredness. Other signs include rapid heartbeat, irritability, loss of appetite, brittle nails, and a sore or swollen tongue. But it's common for a baby with anemia not to have any symptoms at all.
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Is my baby at risk for anemia?
Between 9 and 24 months is a high-risk age for anemia. These babies are also at highest risk for anemia:
• Premature and low-birthweight infants who are 2 months old or older. Full-term infants are born with iron stores accumulated during the last months in utero, which can last four to six months. The iron stores of babies born prematurely may last only about two months.
• Those who drink cow's milk before their first birthday. Cow's milk is low in iron. It also interferes with the body's absorption of iron. And it may replace some iron-rich foods in the diet. Milk can also irritate the lining of a baby's intestine, causing bleeding. This slow loss of blood in the stool — along with low iron intake — can cause anemia.
• Breastfed infants who receive no iron-fortified foods after 4 to 6 months of age. The iron in breast milk is absorbed three times better than the iron in formula, but around the time a baby starts eating solids, he needs additional iron in the form of fortified cereals and other iron-rich foods.
• Full-term, formula-fed infants who aren't given iron-fortified formula.
Should I call the doctor?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies be screened for anemia between the ages of 9 and 12 months, or earlier if they were born prematurely. But if you notice any signs of anemia, do call your baby's doctor. To determine whether your baby is anemic, the doctor will do a blood test to measure levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit (percentage of red blood cells in the blood).
Can I prevent my baby from becoming anemic?
You can prevent your baby from developing iron deficiency anemia. Here's how:
• If your baby was born prematurely or at a low birth weight, talk with his doctor about iron supplements.
• Until he's a year old, give your baby breast milk or iron-fortified formula, not cow's milk.
• Once your baby starts eating solids, feed him iron-fortified cereal, and eventually (starting at about 8 months) iron-rich foods like lean meats, poultry, and fish; iron-fortified pasta, rice, and bread; leafy green vegetables; egg yolks; and legumes. (See our age-by-age guide for more details about when to feed your baby various foods.)
• Offer plenty of fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C (like kiwi, avocado, and cantaloupe), which helps the body absorb iron.
How is anemia treated in babies?
It's important to boost your baby's iron intake once he's eating solids, but dietary changes aren't always enough to correct anemia. Your child may also need an iron supplement, usually given in the form of drops.
Iron is absorbed best on an empty stomach, but because it can cause tummy upset (and has an unpleasant taste, besides), your doctor may suggest giving the supplement to your baby with food, breast milk, or formula. Your doctor will probably recheck your child's hemoglobin/hematocrit levels after he has been on the supplement for a month or two.
It usually takes a couple of months for the blood count to return to normal, then another six to 12 months to replenish iron stores. After that, your child's iron can probably be maintained with an iron-rich diet.
So should I give my baby an iron supplement, just in case?
Iron supplements are helpful in many instances, but too much iron can be poisonous, so always consult your doctor before giving your baby iron supplements.
Once you have iron supplements in the house (or vitamins that contain iron), make sure you keep them locked up and well out of your baby's reach. Iron is a leading cause of accidental poisoning.
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based on the above information, kayaknya anemia lebih kemungkinan terjadi pada anak yang lahir premature atau lahir dengan bb yang rendah atau ketika bayi sudah di atas 6bln dan kurang asupan zat besi nya dari makanan, karena ASI biasanya kurang mengandung zat besi yang diperlukan oleh bayi.
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happyme-lia & almama.. coba cek dulu, apakah anak2 kalian termasuk dalam kategori di atas?
hope that helps ya..
