Anemia??

Question

Has anyone else experienced anemia while pregnant/postpartum? I developed it while about 4 months pregnant my levels were so low around 8 & now at 4 months postpartum my levels have increased but it hasn’t gone away and I feel so tired all the time. Anyone else experience this? Out of my 3 pregnancies this is the only one I’ve had anemia during & after. It’s so frustrating

Answer

Yes. I was prescribed an iron supplement. I took a vitamin c supplement with it to aid absorption. Calcium blocks absorption, so don't take it within several hours of taking your prenatal or consuming dairy.

Answer

Are you taking iron supplements? That’s what they did with me. Then after labor they pumped iron infusions in me for 2 days

Answer

Extremely common. I would discuss with your doctor how much supplement to take and for how long and focus on foods rich in iron.
Maybe get a full vitamin check if you haven't already just to make sure all levels are where they need to be.
After a week of being on the right amount of supplements and vitamins advices from my doctor I started to feel better.

Answer

It’s incredibly common. You can take iron supplements and eat iron rich foods like beef (pair with vitamin C foods to help your body absorb)

Anemia??

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