Hb is low please help

2020-07-28 10:59:54
I am 20 weeks and 4 days pregnant today.. I done Hb test today and its value is 9.1 while in the first trimester it was 9.7.. I am taking iron supplements daily in addition with mother Horlicks also but still it's not improving.. please help me..
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Answered2020-07-28 12:09:40

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Take iron supplements and iron rich diet.please take iron tablets with a glass of lemon juice or add vit c to your diet for better absorption.hope you are not taking iron and calcium together

Answered2020-07-28 11:40:50

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Increase the dose of Ur iron supplements tablet. Also have more green leafy vegetables soups salads

Answered2020-07-28 11:02:39

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Answered2020-07-29 02:58:21

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Hi. You can take the same supplement once in morning after breakfast and then after dinner .

Answered2020-07-28 12:06:16

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