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is there any other way

Is there any other way to increase my iron n calcium level so I can stop taking the tablets as they make me feel sick I hate taking tablets but I know there doing me and baby good
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Yeah am anemic aswell so got me on ferrous sulphate and take regular blood test to see if its working I have been anemic with all my other prgnancies so knew it was gunna happen with this 1 aswell
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Welcome trust me i know how u feel. im anemic so i do everything i can to keep iron up. i hate tablets but my doc is making me take integral f
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Thank you will try them both
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They say it's best to take iron on an empty stomach with orange juice but it can cause an upset stomach so it may be best to have some food in your tummy first. Also don't take the calcium at the same time as the body can only absorb so much at one time.
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Pinto beans and orange juice
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