Low Iron Questions

Hi ladies,

I have been having issues my whole pregnancy with low iron but at my last appt it was very low (she said 105) not sure what that means exactly.  I'm taking an iron supplement each day but i just want to ensure that this isn't harmful too my baby at all.  I know having low iron causes you too be tired but does it have any effects on the baby at all?

[mami1323]

I had anemia so I had to take an iron suppliment.  From my understanding the baby is getting all of the iron that's why your numbers are low.  Your baby is fine but you need to be careful.  I would get very tired, light headed and dizzy.  Watch that you don't faint.

[HOPEFULMOM328]

I HAD ANEMIA WHILE I WAS PG AND TOOK AN IRON SUPPLEMENT. IF TAKING THE PILL ALL THE TIME BOTHERS YOU TRY EATING A PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH, BEANS AND CORN BREAD OR PEANUTS THEY ALL HAVE IRON IN THEM. I WOULD SAY TRY EATING LIVER AND ONIONS BUT THAT IS A DISH THAT I MYSELF DON'T LIKE.

BEST OF LUCK