HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Shoul Iron Supplements Be Continued Post Delivery?

default
Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: My wife delivered a baby on 23 Feb 2014. Before delivery she was taking medicine Ferrium xt and AAA Cal. Should she continue taking these Iron and Cal medicines post delivery. If yes, then are these medicines are fine - Ferrium xt and AAA Cal. For how long she should continue taking these.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer: SHE WOULD CONTINUE ABOVE MEDICINES FOR 6 MONTHS. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. YES, she would continue above mentioned IRON and CALCIUM tabs for at least 6 months following delivery or till she is on breast feeding. Along with, she must take healthy protein rich diet, drink more water or fluids and maintain genital hygiene properly. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish her good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra

OB & GYN Specialist

Practicing since :2011

Answered : 4061 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Shoul Iron Supplements Be Continued Post Delivery?

Brief Answer: SHE WOULD CONTINUE ABOVE MEDICINES FOR 6 MONTHS. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. YES, she would continue above mentioned IRON and CALCIUM tabs for at least 6 months following delivery or till she is on breast feeding. Along with, she must take healthy protein rich diet, drink more water or fluids and maintain genital hygiene properly. Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query. Wish her good health and take care yourself. Regards, Dr Soumen For future query, you can directly approach me through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326