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Is A Low Hb Level During Pregnancy Worrisome?
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I am 35 years, second time pregnant, running 21 weeks now. My HB level during first trimister was 10.5 & when checked 3 weeks back, it is dropped to 8.3%. Doctor said, it is too low & gave me with iron injection trough drips. Also I need to take iron injections for 4 weeks on every monday. I have been taking iron tablets & taking iron rich foods, but still not gaining. As per my recent Anamoly scan, baby growth is good & is weighing 437 Gms now. I am extreemly worried. Pls suggest.
My daughter is 6 year old now & borned with 3.25Kg weight. I was anemic even in first pregnancy.
I am 35 years, second time pregnant, running 21 weeks now. My HB level during first trimister was 10.5 & when checked 3 weeks back, it is dropped to 8.3%. Doctor said, it is too low & gave me with iron injection trough drips. Also I need to take iron injections for 4 weeks on every monday. I have been taking iron tablets & taking iron rich foods, but still not gaining. As per my recent Anamoly scan, baby growth is good & is weighing 437 Gms now. I am extreemly worried. Pls suggest.
My daughter is 6 year old now & borned with 3.25Kg weight. I was anemic even in first pregnancy.
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Hi, thanks for writing..
Inspite of iron drip if the hemoglobin is not rising get a periferal smear and Hb electrophoresis to know the cause of anemia.. Only iron deficiency anemia will improve with giving iron tablets.. Anemia will cause weakness in the mother and anemia to the fetus.. At the time of delivery, anemia increases the chance of postpartum hemorrhage.. So it needs to be corrected prior to delivery..Hope i have your query.. good day..
Inspite of iron drip if the hemoglobin is not rising get a periferal smear and Hb electrophoresis to know the cause of anemia.. Only iron deficiency anemia will improve with giving iron tablets.. Anemia will cause weakness in the mother and anemia to the fetus.. At the time of delivery, anemia increases the chance of postpartum hemorrhage.. So it needs to be corrected prior to delivery..Hope i have your query.. good day..
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