Your intuition is correct â all three values are borderline, and in your situation (postpartum, vegetarian, breastfeeding), they are significantly relevant. The most important finding is your
Ferritin of 18.2 â although it is technically within lab range, for a postpartum woman, ferritin below 30 is considered functionally low and is one of the most common causes of severe fatigue and dizziness after delivery. Your
B12 of 290 is also on the lower end â as a vegetarian, your only dietary sources are dairy and eggs, and B12 demand is higher when breastfeeding. You should ideally have B12 above 400-500. Magnesium is also at the very lower edge. Together, these three explain your symptoms well and all warrant supplementation under your doctor's guidance.
Next Steps
Ask your doctor to prescribe iron and
B12 supplements based on your current values â do not self-medicate. A follow-up check in 3 months will confirm improvement. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.