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What Is The Cause Of Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy?
I am 30just weeks pregnant and had a iron infusion a week and a half ago because my iron levels were under 5the and hemoglobin was 114 now it is 104again and my iron is still too low I also am suspected of having a kidney infection my dr gas really explained where we go from here or what the could happen.....
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Causes of iron deficiency in pregnancy are as follows
1.Inadequate diet intake
2. Iron loss due heavy menstrual bleeding
3.Previous pregnancy
4.Poor absorption- only 10% is absorbed normally.
5.Continuous loss of blood in conditions like hookworm infection or malaria.I will suggest you to consult with your obstetrician. Thank you.
I have gone through your question and I understood your problem.
Causes of iron deficiency in pregnancy are as follows
1.Inadequate diet intake
2. Iron loss due heavy menstrual bleeding
3.Previous pregnancy
4.Poor absorption- only 10% is absorbed normally.
5.Continuous loss of blood in conditions like hookworm infection or malaria.I will suggest you to consult with your obstetrician. Thank you.
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