I am 33 weeks
pregnant and taking 1 Orofer Xt (100 mg eq. iron) tablet and Fol123 tablet. I am having a beta thalassemia trait (my partner doesn't).
Haemoglobin - 9.25 gms
Total RBC. - 4.5 millions/cu.mm
Platelet - 2.7 lakhs/cu.mm
P.C.V (%). - 31.2 %
M.C.V. - 69.1 f1
M.C.H. - 20.5 picogran
M.C.H.C. - 29.8 %
Ferrittin. - 62.3 ng/mL
As my HB is low, doctor is suggesting to take IV iron (fcm 750 250 ml) or blood transfusion to increase my HB.
Considering my Beta thalassemia trait,
- Is there any risk in taking IV iron (will it cause iron overload)?
- Will my HB increase after taking IV iron ?
-Is blood transfusion a safer option?
- Will low HB (approx. 9)cause any complications for normal delivery?