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Iron and calcium tablets in breast feed
Hi ,
I didn't take iron and calcium tablets properly as I feel lot constipation after pregnancy so that I am having leg cramps do I need to restart them for how many days do I need to take iron and calcium as I am.breast feeding , I lost very less blood during pregnancy but still I didn't take properly iron tablets even calcium as well please suggest.
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If your hemoglobin levels are more than 10 you do not need iron supplements
you will need calcium supplements till you continue to breastfeed
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Iron and calcium supplements for first 6 months post partum.
Continue ony calcium after 6 months if Hb is normal.
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You need to continue iron for 6 months post partum depending upon your hb levels and diet and deficiencies if any. Start taking them post delivery
You will need to replenish your stores as iron and calcium gets utilised for breastfeeding also
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Leg cramps during breastfeeding often point to low calcium or magnesium, especially once supplements are stopped. Breastfeeding raises your iron and calcium needs well above pregnancy levels, so even with minimal blood loss at delivery, restarting both is usually worth doing.
Next Steps
Ask your doctor for an iron option that's gentler on digestion, and pair it with more fibre and fluids to ease the constipation. How long you continue both while breastfeeding varies, so confirm the duration with your gynaecologist.
Health Tips
See a doctor soon if the cramps are frequent, severe, or come with tingling or weakness in your hands or feet.
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