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Iron n calcium supplements in pregnancy
I am currently 27 weeks pregnant... My gynae started my iron and calcium supplements in 5th month...but I had haemorhoids and piles with bleeding issue..so she stopped it ...and I was not able to tolerate calcium... Sometimes I used to have it and sometimes not... In short I have not done any course of both supplements...I am so much worried now about its pros and cons on my baby ... Will it have effected my babys growth and brain development of i didn't take them in last two months... What if I start it from tomorrow...please help me ...I am tense...also suggest the timing of iron n calcium...please docs will my baby be effected if I have not taken these medicines...in these 2 months..
If I start from tomorrow will my baby be okay
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
how much is your hemoglobin level
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can supplement with dietary sources and instead of tablet you can take syrup
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
The past cannot be corrected
No point fretting over what you have not taken in the past
Iron and calcium supplements are to maintain your hemoglobin and bone health
Not taking Iron and calcium supplements will not affect the baby in terms of malformations
You can start taking supplements now
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Atleast take folic acid supplements
Have milk and dairy products
Green leafy vegetables, jaggery and dates
Check your haemoglobin, if it's on lower side then injectable iron can be taken
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