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2024-02-16 17:53:32
I am in my 38 weeks of pregnancy, doctors as asked me to stop taking calcium and iron tablets and advised to take only Hermin Oral as my AFI level is 8. And also advised to take more fluids. is it okay to discontinue Iron and Calcium tablet during 38 weeks of pregnancy? What is the reason? And from there frequent bathroom visits also stopped. Please advice
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Answered2024-02-21 06:02:27

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There is no Need to stop taking iron and calcium supplements

Answered2024-02-19 05:35:12

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Your AFI is normal as you are at 38 weeks . Hermon oral is not required really .
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Drink a little of fluids - upto 2 liters of water
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You must ask your own doctor .

Answered2024-02-17 06:01:23

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Kindly have faith in your doctor They tell you whatever is the best

Answered2024-02-17 03:13:41

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You need to consult

Answered2024-02-17 01:07:57

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Iron and calcium take 20 days for absorption so now iron / calcium can be started after delivery.

Answered2024-02-17 07:30:24

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Don know the reason to stop iron calcium.... However the is no harm if you stop medicine for few days as your delivery day is near..

Answered2024-02-17 01:48:47

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Consult please.

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