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Pregnant, HB Level 8.6, Taking Iron Tablets, Foods. Is It Possible To Bring HB 10?

Hi, I am 28 weeks pregnant now. my HB level is just 8.6 at 27 weeks and it was 10 when i was 5 months pregnant. My doctor suggested me to increase iron in another 20 days. I am taking iron tablets and also iron rich foods. Is it possible to bring hb 10 in next 20 days ?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Hi,
It seems that you are having much less hemoglobin.
Continue with Iron tablets and rich iron food.
You may go for iron injections like Imferron if your Obst thinks it proper.
This will bring your Iron more faster.
Ok and take care.
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Pregnant, HB Level 8.6, Taking Iron Tablets, Foods. Is It Possible To Bring HB 10?

Hi, It seems that you are having much less hemoglobin. Continue with Iron tablets and rich iron food. You may go for iron injections like Imferron if your Obst thinks it proper. This will bring your Iron more faster. Ok and take care.