Low Iron

Cecilia

My OB office just called and my iron is down to an 8. I’ve always been anemic, pregnant it gets worse. Anyway, I don’t take iron supplements bc they suppress my appetite. I usually will only eat once throughout the day if I take it. I’m already taking a prenatal pill with more iron in it but it’s not helping. I’ve adjusted my diet to eat more red meats and spinach. Anyone know of a brand of iron pill that doesn’t have such bad side effects??

I guess I should add that my weight gain is already a concern. Im average weight normally, this pregnancy I’ve only gained 12 pounds and I’m 35 weeks. My doctor wanted me to gain 25-35 pounds but it’s not looking like that will happen as I typically have babies early.

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