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1510239 tn?1364927956

question!

wow its been very quiet in this forum lately...hum.. :))
ok so both of my sisters in law are pregnant, and they have both had blood test done and both of them came anemic. my question is should i request for blood test? one of them noticed that she had been peeing on the bed at night because she was so tired she didnt even notice that she need to go to the restroom. as of me i feel good, i mean i get tired of course i cook a clean i work i have two dogs who are my life and i take care of them.... just wondering if doctors need a reason to send you in for blood work? any advice would be great, meanwhile im eating as healthy as i can and pray that im in the best health conditions for myself and my baby... :)
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1510239 tn?1364927956
i know constipation,( shes a very close friend ever since i can remember)...the vitamis im taking helps me go to the bathroom though(prenatal)
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1317258 tn?1421713625
Im off to my midwife tomorrow and in New Zealand they do blood work at 24weeks to test your iron levels. I already no im very low in iron as a sleep all the time and am very pale and tired but i cant go on iron tablets because i suffer from constipationn as it is.
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1510239 tn?1364927956
Im taking the vitamins yes...
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726324 tn?1324074610
No need to be anxious if you are feeling good. You would probably know if you were anaemic but it doesnt sound like you are.  Are you taking a vitamin supplement? If you are worried try taking an iron tablet. Be careful though cos sometimes they can make you constipated!
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1510239 tn?1364927956
I AM JUST SO ANCIOUS...
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982214 tn?1471454781
Where I live I believe it is part of the while first trimester blood screen. We have alot of bloodwork done in the first trimester to test for everything. I know they check all your levels... You may already have had this done and not know it because it came back negative! Just ask at your next appointment but I am sure you are fine!
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1510239 tn?1364927956
;) thanks! I will...
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1419501 tn?1320206310
I was anemic with my first pregnancy. I didnt know untill I Just happened to have a blood test and it came back positive. I was tired as i worked full time as a dental assistant on a day then i worked as a cook from 5 to 11.
The tablest they gave me were really bad called ferogragument. The consstipation was horrible and they made me sick but i wasnt as tired any more. I worked up untill i was 38 weeks.
Next time you go to your dr just talk to them about the fact two sister in laws are iron defficinet and you are worried as well. They will most likely send you for a blood test next time you need one...
Hope your feeling good at ALMOST 24 weeks xxxx
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