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Low HB levels
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My wife is 32 weeks pregnant, Hb level throughout pregnancy is 9.5 to 10.5 and Hb level before pregnancy was in between 10.5 to 11.5
During pregnancy till 28 weeks she took pregnacare orginal tablet + Iromax lipo(elemental Fe-30mcg)
Recently we took serrum ferritin- 12.8 and Vitamin b12-228, Hb-9.5 then we consulted gyno doctor.
Currently as doctor advised to take Hbcom tablet in addition to above.
Weather this is sufficient to take the Fe level higher to treat Anemia in Pregnancy
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I would have recommended IV Iron infusion for her. She is 32 weeks pregnant. Time is on her side. The effect of IV Iron will be visible by the time she is due for delivery and the chances of need for a blood transfusion will be decreased (or eliminated).
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Dr. Utpal Joshi
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28 yrs exp
Surat
You need to consult for some detailed discussion and advice regarding your issue.
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Dr. Zaheda Aziz
Gynecologist
2 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Hb levels are required to be at or above 10.5 in the last three months of pregnancy. In my opinion, the additional oral iron tablet will be sufficient to improve her Iron levels provided she is taking the iron tablets correctly.
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Ensure to take Iron tablet prior to a meal. If this causes gastritis, she can take the tablet at least after 2 hours of the last meal. She can take Lemon juice or Vitamin C supplement with Iron tablet to increase the absorption.
Do not take Iron tablets along with Calcium, as it can reduce the Iron absorption.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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