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Low hb even after taking iron infusion

2025-05-12 06:43:11
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant  with hb level is 9.2. At 29 weeks I have taken 200mg of 5 dose of iron infusion but still my hb level has not improved. What are the next steps that can be taken. Please advise. This is my second pregnancy with no major complications bp, gestation diabetes all within normal range .
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