28/08/2025
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Should Pregnant Women Deworm? Yes o! Here’s Why!😳🪱💉
Wait... Deworming in pregnancy?!
Yes mama! It’s not just for children. Even pregnant women need to deworm — at the right time.
Let’s talk about it 👇
🪱 Why Is Deworming Important in Pregnancy?
During pregnancy, worms (especially hookworms) can:
❌ Steal your blood and cause anemia
❌ Reduce your appetite
❌ Make you weak and tired
❌ Affect your baby’s growth
❌ Increase your risk of poor weight gain or miscarriage in severe cases
💊 When Should a Pregnant Woman Deworm?
👉 After the first trimester (usually from the second trimester — 13 weeks and above)
Your doctor may prescribe a safe deworming medicine like mebendazole or albendazole.
👉Is It Safe?
Yes! But ONLY when prescribed by a doctor or nurse.
Don’t just go and buy worm medicine from the chemist anyhow o. Some drugs are not safe for baby in the first trimester.
🍲 Signs You Might Need Deworming:
Constant hunger even after eating
Itchy a**s, especially at night
Passing worms in stool
Losing weight during pregnancy
Low blood level despite eating well
✅ Deworming helps restore your strength, improve blood levels, and help baby grow well.
💬 Mama, your body is feeding TWO people. Don’t let worms chop what belongs to you and your baby 😩
Ask your healthcare provider about deworming at your next ANC visit.
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