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My wife has been taking iron / calcium supplement during her pregnancy, but hemoglobin count is not increasing. It's stuck at 9.
Current pregnancy week: 30
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Dr. Parru Singh
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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade
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Pune
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Get hemoglobin electrophoresis done
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
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Delhi
Continue taking iron supplements
. Iron should not be taken with calcium tablets. Both should be taken at different times. Avoid tea, coffee while taking iron. Take vitamin c tablet along with iron to increase iron absorption
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