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Haemoglobin low during 19 weeks
Hello Doctor,
My anomaly scan is normal, and I am attaching the last page of the report for your reference.
However, my recent blood test shows a ferritin level of 12.1 ng/mL and haemoglobin of 8.9 g/dL, with PCV of 29.5%.
Could you please advise me on what I should do to improve my haemoglobin levels?
Will it harm my baby?
I am currently 19 weeks and 2 days pregnant.
Thank you.
Answers (5)
You are 19 weeks pregnant. Time is on your side. You can improve your haemoglobin by a good diet, and oral Iron and Folic acid tablets.
If you have any side effects due to oral Iron then we can prescribe Intravenous administration of iron injections.
But the Hb level must be improved.
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Your haemoglobin of 8.9 and ferritin of 12.1 point to iron deficiency anaemia. This is common in the second trimester, when your iron needs rise sharply for the baby's growth. It's very treatable, and catching it now is exactly the right time to correct it. Your anomaly scan being normal is a good sign for the pregnancy overall.
Next Steps
Your obstetrician will most likely start you on iron tablets, and may check your B12 and folate too. Eating iron-rich foods like spinach, dates, jaggery, and meat if you eat it, along with vitamin C from citrus fruit or amla, helps your body absorb iron better.
Health Tips
Watch for breathlessness, unusual tiredness, or a racing heart, and mention it at your next visit. Please see your obstetrician to confirm your iron plan and repeat blood counts.
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