Do you have to have a blood iron test after you give birth naturally or through a cesarean?

Answer 1

i think it all depends on the hospital. In my hospital we check a complete blood count on all c-sections 24 hours after delivery. We dont check and actual iron level, but if your Hematocrit is low then you will be prescribed iron. If you loose a certain amount of blood during a vaginal delivery then you will get the same thing....

Answer 2

I don't know that you'd HAVE to, but if you had a lot of bleeding (regardless of the type of birth it was), it might be advisable.

Answer 3

If they regularly do this test at your hospital, they would do it no matter which way you gave birth.