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)
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.
Im taking the vitamins yes...
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!
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!
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