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For how many days should I take iron calcium supplement after delivery and I am having constipation due to iron supplements, can I just take calcium and stop taking iron?
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You can change the composition and try to improve your diet.
Maintain adequate hydration and eat fibre rich diet.
How many months postpartum?( How much is your baby age in months?)
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You can take iron alternate day and see if it helps
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Advisable supplements should be taken atleast 6 months when you are breastfeeding
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You should take Iron Calcium supplements for as long as you breastfeed your baby, and for three months after that. You need both, iron and Calcium. If one preparation doesn't suit you you may try another one.
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Ideally it is recommended for 3 months after delivery.
But if your lab reports are within normal range, you can just focus on incorporating iron rich diet and stop the iron medicines.
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Usually it's advised upto 3 months postpartum. But if your hemoglobin is normal you can stop the iron tablet.
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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If your haemoglobin is normal then you can stop iron supplements.
. it for 3 months
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