A new survey carried out by Maternity Action has found that pregnant women do encounter discrimination at workplace, with many often sacked simply for taking maternity leave and as many as 60,000 female employees are victims of such discrimination every year while a majority of the employers manage to get away with it.
And, the introduction of 1,200 pounds up front tribunal fees has made the situation worse as it discourages many ladies from taking legal action against their employer, the Independent reported.
Anemia in Pregnancy
Anemia is the commonest blood disorder that may occur in pregnancy and is usually due to low iron or folate reserves of the body and this is reflected as anemia.
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The findings explained that 1 in 3 women, who get fired unduly and win a tribunal, do not get any compensation at all, and just 4 in 10 tribunal awards are paid in full.
Also, users of Maternity Action's online information services have doubled between 2011 and 2012, and about 400,000 information sheets have been downloaded from its website this year.
Source: ANI
Source: ANI
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
During pregnancy & lactation a nutritious diet, suitable exercise, adequate rest and a tranquil mind help both the mother and fetus and drugs should be avoided.
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Diet for Anemia in Pregnancy
A modified diet rich in Folate, Vitamin B12 and Iron is essential for the rapid rise in hemoglobin level.
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