anemic?? iron level is 126 at 34 weeks

Question

HI ladies, I went to my doctor yesterday for my 34 week checkup and she informed me that I'm anemic and said my iron levels were at 126 and she wants to get me to at least 133 before baby is born... does anybody know how anemic I am? is that a really low number?? I literally went blank when she told me and didn't get to ask all the questions I wanted to. Thanks in advance. 🤗

Answer

That's actually a very good number. I have been anemic and all they wanted to do was get my numbers above 112. The lowest I have been was 74 and required 3 units off blood during a transfusion. But I do suppose it's to do with your height and weight too but it's certainly not a low number.

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Idk how bad those numbers are but I’ve been anemic my whole pregnancy and have taken iron supplements since the first tri, and my numbers are still low 🤷🏼‍♀️
So if you aren’t on an iron supplement maybe ask them if you need to be? 
I was also told at my last appointment to take mine with orange juice and avoid calcium (like milk, yogurt) 30 mins before or after taking the pill for better absorption. I’m 37 weeks so I just hope my body was absorbing enough for proper development for my girl

anemic?? iron level is 126 at 34 weeks

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