Normal hemoglobin value in newborns

When a newborn is just born, the levels of some substances in its body are much higher than those of normal people, and the hemoglobin content of a newborn is much higher than that of an average adult. Therefore, when your baby has high hemoglobin, parents do not need to worry too much, because the hemoglobin of the newborn will gradually decrease during the growth process. So what is the normal hemoglobin value for newborns?

1. Standard value of hemoglobin in newborns

The hemoglobin level in infants is 160 to 220 g/L. The hemoglobin level in children gradually decreases with age and approaches that of adults. Hemoglobin is a special protein that transports oxygen within red blood cells and makes blood red. It is composed of globin and heme. The globin part is a tetramer composed of two pairs of different globin chains. The International System of Units is now widely used, with grams of hemoglobin per liter of blood as the standard. The utility value of hemoglobin and red blood cells is similar. The increase and decrease of hemoglobin can refer to the clinical significance of the increase and decrease of red blood cells.

2. Causes of anemia in newborns

Antepartum hemorrhage is mainly transplacental blood loss, including fetal-placental bleeding, fetal-maternal blood transfusion and inter-twin blood transfusion. Because the bleeding is hidden, the amount of bleeding varies, and the bleeding speed can be rapid or slow, the clinical manifestations are different. Blood loss during delivery is mostly caused by obstetric accidents, placenta and umbilical cord malformations during delivery.

3. What to do if the newborn has low hemoglobin

1. Low pigmentation can cause anemia, with symptoms such as pale complexion, dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, cold hands and feet, listlessness, insomnia and nightmares. Just supplement with iron.

2. The extent of the impact on the body depends on the primary disease, such as the presence of bleeding, hemolysis, malnutrition, bone marrow hematopoietic dysfunction, etc.; of course, it is also related to the degree of anemia.

3. If your hemoglobin is low, you should eat more iron-rich foods such as sesame seeds, pork liver, fish, shrimp, and lean meat. Take them together with medication, and your hemoglobin will be replenished soon.