does your iron go down when you are pregnant

Question

I've had my bloods done at the doctors and my iron has gone down to 13

Answer

Yes, my nurse at my obgyn told me the baby is like a vampire . He's taking all your nutrients.  So you gotta suppliment.

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Yes so I was put on iron tablets

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Totally normal. My ferritin level has been cut in half since becoming pregnant (272 to 131). My doctor said it has a lot to do with the extra fluid you retain, and obviously the baby getting its nutrients from you.

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It's very common. I recommend Floradix liquid iron. It's plant based and doesn't cause constipation like some iron can.

does your iron go down when you are pregnant

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