Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Hemoglobin level
I m 29 weeks pregnant.Starting days of my pregnancy my hemoglobin level was 13.5 but noe in 29 weeks it is 11.6 how could i increase this.nowadays i m feeling shortess of breath??Reason of that lower hemoglobin level??kindly suggest me
Answers (3)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Dr. Gogineni Divya Chowdary
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Good evening ..
Yes that’s true as ur gestational age ( ur weeks ) increase the hb decreases because ur baby growth and size increases and all nutrients and iron everything passes through the placenta and umbilical cord to ur baby..
So that’s the reason we start iron tablets to improve ur Hb from 4th month onwards..
u can eat leafy vegetables, dates , dry fruits.. but food alone won’t be sufficient for u . Compulsory take iron tablet every day on empty stomach.
Health Tips
Ur hb is normal at present .. less than 11 means anemic.. so don’t worry and eat healthy and take iron and calcium tablets through out ur pregnancy... All the best.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+194
Dr. Mina Bulchandani
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Need more information,if you are taking medicines then continue iron, eat healthy balanced diet green vegetables salads and seasonal fruits avoid pineapple papya, take high protein diet please reach out if any query
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Placenta and baby formation extracts iron from maternal blood hence the fall in Hemoglobin . Increased hemodilution of pregnancy also cause decreased HB
Next Steps
Take Tablet Livogen three times a day for three months
Take Tablet Limcee three times a day for three months
Syrup Dexorange two spoons three times a day for a month
Take a boiled egg daily
Take Tablet Albendazole 400 mg at bedtime today on Tablet stat
Health Tips
Drink lots of water and fruits juice
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.