Diet and changes in a woman's body

QUESTION. Over the past two months, my hemoglobin dropped by two points. Is this normal? ANSWER. The fall in hemoglobin levels during pregnancy - is quite normal if it is not too large. Usually fall in the level of hemoglobin is considered a good symptom, because it indicates an increase in blood volume that is associated with fetal growth. It is believed that a woman does not suffer from iron deficiency anemia before until her hemoglobin has fallen below 10.5 g / dl (grams per deciliter) in the period from 4 th to 6 th month of pregnancy or below 11.0 g / dl the last three months. Hemoglobin, which does not fall or rise, causing great concern. Increased level of hemoglobin, unless it is a reaction to iron supplements, taken because of anemia, may indicate that the volume of the circulatory system does not grow properly. QUESTION. I'm seven months pregnant - on the health fair, I checked the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. I could not believe that my rates so high! Do I need to comply with any special diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels? ANSWER. No special diet, in this case is not shown. Normally during pregnancy, especially in the last three months, cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels significantly increase. Fetus, a high cholesterol level because it is required to form neural tissue and cell membranes. Levels of triglycerides increased, because they are a source of energy for the fetus. If you're worried, do a blood test after birth or several months after you finish breastfeeding. Carefully composed diet best guarantee that you get all the nutrients you need during pregnancy. However, often during pregnancy take supplements of vitamins and minerals.