2006-10-03 11:34:50 · 11 answers · asked by Ssshhhhhhhh! 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Your Dr will prescribe iron supplements, probably a form of iron called Ferrous sulfate which many people's bodies cannot assimilate because it is made from earth elements (rocks and dirt basically) and not from food, so your body may not know what to do with it other then become constipated. Try this iron supplement (see 'source'), it is easily absorbed and utilized, when I used to work for a midwife, she recommended this with great success. Also remember taking vitamin C at the same time as Iron helps absorption. Drinking coffee or milk on the other hand can hinder absorbtion.
2006-10-03 11:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by e_gladman@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will often be given iron supplements, but a word of warning, these can make you constipated which in turn can aggravate piles, a solution to this would be to make sure you drink plenty of orange juice, which in turn will help the iron to absorb quicker. Also avoid caffeine as this inhibits the absorbtion of iron into your body. If your iron count is very low you may need a blood transfusion but your doctor will take regular tests to monitor your iron levels.
2006-10-03 23:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i suffered from iron deficiency and they gave me iron tablets all threw my pregnancy and they work my iron was up and great within 5 days of taking them.
2006-10-03 12:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by cowgirl85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the doctor can give you a pill that you take each day.but if you take matrina then that would be all you need.i have a iron problem and my doctor gave me iron pills and i was takin the matrina.it will give you stoumch pains cause of the iron but too much iron can hurt you.then the doctor gave me the iron pills i was having the over dose side effects.too much iron.so i would say to ask your doctor about having an iron test done and i would also ask him to have a thryoid test done cause that is also a cause of iron defincey
2006-10-03 11:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by veronica o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had anaemia in my first pregnancy and was prescribed iron tablets and lactulose. my midwife would take a blood sample every time i visited her to keep a check on it and when i was in labour, i had an extra midwife there incase i bled too much after delivery, which i did, and had to have a blood transfusion. im now pregnant with my second due next month and docs are keeping an eye on me again, my blood count is not as low as it was but they still put me on iron tablets and still check blood every visit.
every midwife is different, maybe they wont "stab" you with needles every time you see her like they did with me, it depends on how low your blood count is. i was told that it should be something like between 9 and 12 (i dont know if thats completely true)
2006-10-03 20:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by dopeydora2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to take iron supplements and they will regularly test your blood to check the amount of iron in it. It's just a prick on the finger at each visit - nothing to worry about.
2006-10-03 11:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by pjt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i found out i was anemic and my doctor just gave me iron supplements that i have to take 3 times a day...
2006-10-03 11:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by VaLeRieZ_MaMii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron supplements. also, be careful doing things such as driving or going up and down stairs, as you may experience sudden weakness, dizziness, or even fainting. try to be around someone else at all times. also take care when showering.
2006-10-03 11:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iron supplements, which usually tend to make you either sick to your stomach or have stomach cramps if taken without food.
2006-10-03 11:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll probably be given iron tablets to take.
2006-10-03 22:54:27 · answer #10 · answered by tooti-frutti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋