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I am 5th month pregnant i dont eat nonveg i am pure veg i heard that some one said me that baby needs protien can u suggest me protien rich foods and my hb is 8 suggest me that increase my hb level
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Hello dear
You are having moderate anemia
U must add iron tablets
Along with that jaggery (gur) is the richest source of iron
Black grams , green leafy vegetables, , milk, curd, paneer ,pulses , soyabean to be added for iron and protein rich diet
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Peripheral smear to confirm type of anemia, s. Iron studies , HPLC , Liver function test, s. Creatinine for evaluation of anemia
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Dr. Aseemita Debata
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Are you on iron supplements?you need supplements both iron and calcium but not to be taken simultaneously.protein supplements are not needed if you are taking a balanced diet even if vegetarian.
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
35 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. You have to take Iron supplement twice a day . Cap Becozyme C forte daily and Prohance Mom protein powder with milk daily . Eat Paneer twice a week . And boiled chana twice a week . Your Hb is low .please also take Calcium supplement daily once .
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Dr. Sonal Katarmal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
11 yrs exp
Pune
If you require detailed diet chart, u can connect me
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