I would suggest taking the pills. I had to take iron pills for 2 months. At 6 months pregnant, I suddenly passsed out at home. I found out I was anemic.
Did they tell you what your iron level was? Mine was 35 and she said that was good...I dont really know. Do you take your prenatals regularly? I would think that would help with the low iron. But iron only comes in 325mg. It wont hurt you...what your body dont use it just excretes out. Your body can only absorb so much.