i have just had my 28 wk blood test results back and found out i have an iron level of 10.7 so i need iron tablets can anyone tell me what the normal level of iron in the blood should be thank you to all who reply
2007-03-04 22:07:36 · 9 answers · asked by sweetychix 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
don't worry i had exactly the same problem its very common in pregnancy you'll take the tablets for a couple of weeks and you'll be fine
2007-03-04 22:15:16 · answer #1 · answered by ♥~shona~♥ 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
To be honest im not sure what the exact normal levels are supposed to be but i do know that low iron levels in blood during pregnancy, especially the second trimester is extremely common. If you dont want to take iron supplements try upping your intake a Vit C which can help and also eat more iron rich foods, such as meat eggs, green leafy veg, dried bean etc. This helped me during my pregnancy
Good luck
2007-03-04 22:16:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You iron is slightly low, not dangerously low but still it should be a little higher. If you plan meals to have a higher iron content by adding spinach, liver, kidney or other iron rich foods then you won't need tablets at all. Just have one iron rich meal every day or two and your iron count will reutrn to normal.
The usual range is between 12 and 17.
2007-03-04 22:17:01 · answer #3 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your iron should be at least a 13 while pregnant. i was very anemic with my first my iron was a 6! needless to say i had to take about 6 iron pills a day! it is very important that you take those pills because the iron carries oxygen throughout your blood.
2007-03-08 10:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by moore_256 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats not to bad at my mid wife centre they give you iron tablets if the result is below 10, low iron is not harmful can just make you feel very tired
2007-03-04 23:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by nicolefrenzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 for women, you will be fine you will notice now that your taking your tablets that you want feel as tired or light headed just put your feet up an enjoy the rest of your pregnacy ..
2007-03-05 01:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be between 12 and 16 so you are not too low and its very common in pregnancy anyway.
2007-03-04 22:11:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
13 for women, 14 for men, include deep green leafy vegetables, liver, whole wheat and beans in your diet, all will be normal, dont worry
2007-03-04 22:16:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.webmd.com has a really good section that deals with all your questions
2007-03-04 22:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by stupid people make me laugh!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋