low iron

[vanee1015]

So when I went to the doctor for some blood work they told me my iron was low and they prescribed me these pills to take but I dont wanna take them, I wanna boost my iron back up but by eating better. I dont wanna have to take pills other than my prenatal vitamins. Or should I just not be stubborn and take the pills?

[lilbit_17]

Take the pills :) I don't know if you are planning on doing an epidural or not, but if you are, they will not let you have one if your iron is too low.

[kitkat1215]

I have to take the iron pills. Oddly enough, I have not gotten constipated from them. I am not happy about taking them, but I don't want to put myself or baby at risk by not taking them. I have had an iron rich diet before finding out I was anemic, diet just wasn't enough for me I guess.

[elvendork]

Spinach and Chard are very high in iron, if you eat those with the pills you will not get to constipated. And eat prunes

[86countrygirl]

I get Nature's Sunshine liquid chlorophyll. It has a mint flavor and I add it to my water. Tastes like mint garden tea and makes so I don't have to take MORE pills.

[BabyWarren15]

take them. my cousin was being stubborn like you & she didnt take them her whole pregnancy. the iron rich foods had no effect& bcuz she wasnt taking the pills she fainted & had to get rushed to the hospital & they had to give her a huge dose of an iron shot & the iron shot was different from the iron pill & she had an allergic reaction. none the less if she had taken her pills none of thee above wouldve taken place...dnt put yourself in the same situation

[mrsconnelly_]

I have low iron in pregnancy and i take the liquid drink Spatone.. im not sure where your from so it might not be available but after a week its not harsh on the ole' tummy :)

[Sophiajojo]

Studying nutrition. ..fastest and most natural way to boost iron is having a spoonful of molasses each day. Get it from the health shop. Im veggie so have done that and my iron levels are fine. You wont need to take it for a long time....goodluck

[AKCGsMom]

My dr prescribed a stool softener along with the iron pills. Maybe your dr could do the same? Gotta say, taking my iron supplement makes me feel like s h I t. But, gotta take care of baby and body.

[mckaylas_momma1018]

Iron pills are really harsh on the stomach... they made me very nauseous and I cant take them and refuse to take them... try eating iron rich foods... spinach and other leafy greens are rich in iron as is red meats, poultry and fish-- just be careful of the kind of fish due to the mercury content

[dragondance]

Liver is also high in vitamin A and too much is bad for the baby so liver isn't usually recommended

[vanee1015]

Yea my mom told me to eat liver but that It wqs nasty ive never tried it so idk but I might just have to try it out.

[beckyy28]

Liver is high in iron! A lot of people don't like it though... I was anemic during my first pregnancy.

[vanee1015]

Dang it, ive just heard that they constipate you and I dont want to get any more constipated than what I already am. But I dont wanna be anemic after I deliver specially since I wanna breast feed.

[sprmom87]

I took them with my last, they are not pleasant but they helped especially since eating iron rich foods were having no effect. I was still anemic at delivery but got lucky and didnt need a transplant since I was clotting on my own.