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Low iron during pregnancy
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I stay in USA and last week I got my reports and they said my iron levels are low. I am worried because I am in my third trimester (in few days it will be 32 weeks). Doctors here gave me iron tablets nd dint give me much info but I just want to know what food changes can I make and and is it too late to know about my blood iron levels? My iron levels are around 10.5
Also will I be able to increase my iron in two months if I take the given pills
Is my baby effected?pl let me know thankyou
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Hii Dear,
1.Avoid caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee
2.Add vitamin C to your diet
3.If you are taking 1 tablet of iron you can take two if you have no issues like vomiting and abdominal pain.
Yes oral iron will increase your haemoglobin within a span of 3-4 weeks.
And don't worry, your baby will be fine.
Have a happy and safe pregnancy
You are free to contact for more information and detailed counseling.
Regards
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
You havnt mentioned your haemoglobin levels
Nothing to worry
have a good Iron rich diet
the supplement should help you increase the level
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Dr. Hemali Bharat Karia
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Take green leafy vegetables, jaggery and high protein diet
Continue iron tablet
Hb of 10.5 is okay
Your baby will be fine, don’t worry
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Dr. Sindhu N R
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly have for discussion
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