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Deworming during Pregnancy

2022-08-11 21:44:54
Hi, Is deworming during pregnancy mostly in the 2nd or 3rd trimesters is necessary? What if it's left untreated? Does is effects the baby in the womb?
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Not really Not all pregnant women hv worm infestation Given if hb is low despite regular iron intake

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It is not a question of necessary or unnecessary. The point is that you are in India and in India the worm infestation incidence is about 90% . Deworming is safe. It may help in treatment of your Anaemia.

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U can take in pregnancy Safe only

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Deworming is not done for all the pregnant women.

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It causes anemia and anemia can lead to catastrophic events in pregnancy. Single dose is advisable

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One single dose is enough in pregnancy Worm infestation may cause anemia So to prevent anemia deworming is done

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