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My Pregnancy is 16 week, and my Hemoglobin has come 9 & Ferittin has come 23.3. Doctor ahs suggested me Iron Tablet I am unable to take it regulary in between I have taken a day or two gap . Can you pls suggest
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
A haemoglobin of 9 with a ferritin of 23 confirms iron deficiency anaemia, which is common in pregnancy because your baby's growing needs extra iron from you. Missing a dose or two isn't harmful, but skipping it regularly can slow down how much your levels improve before delivery.
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Try taking your iron tablet at the same time each day, ideally with vitamin C like orange juice, which helps absorption. If nausea or an upset stomach is why you keep missing doses, tell your obstetrician, since changing the timing or form of iron can make it easier to tolerate.
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Please don't double up on a missed dose. Discuss this with your obstetrician at your next visit, so your iron plan can be adjusted and your haemoglobin can be rechecked.
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