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How To Increase Hemoglobin Levels During Pregnancy And Will It Affect Labor?
I m in 36 week of my pregnancy and Hemoglobin is 8. It is constantly low last month it was 7.8 and i was advised to take 4 doses of iron injection which i have already taken, but it show as it has effected much. So can u please suggest what to do and what maybe the complications because of this during labour? I ll be very thankful.
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Hi,welcome to healthcare magic.as such there will be no big problem at then time of delivery If still know evrythng is ok.better you consult your gynecologist and get 2 or 3 pint of blood ready at then time of delivery.keep continuing iron injecton or medcn whatever your doctor has prescribed.also take pomegranate ,banana,spinach,green leafy veg,fruits and juices more .good luck.
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