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Low hemoglobin during pregnancy
I am at 20 weeks 1 day..and my hemoglobin reduced to 11.2 ..it was more in 6 weeks..-13.7. I am taking livogen tablet once and calcium as well as folic acid .
What should I do ? And what are the important blood tests to be done in 20 th week?
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Haemoglobin will fall during 2nd half of pregnancy due to increase demand.
Next Steps
Continue your iron tablets.Recheck Hb at 28wks
Health Tips
Get OGTT done at 24wks
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