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Should I Wait And Get More Iron Before I Have The Baby?
hi I am 30 years old 5 3 and 137lbs. I am pregnant with my 6th child and my hemoglobin is an 8.7 I have been taking iron with oj for a week and my dr. wants me to go get induced tomorrow at 39 weeks 1 day. should I wait and get more iron before I have the baby?
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
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Thanks for writing to us.
You are already full tern pregnant. The only way to increase your hemoglobin levels now is to get a fresh whole blood transfusion. Do not wait for any supplements to show an effect.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
You are already full tern pregnant. The only way to increase your hemoglobin levels now is to get a fresh whole blood transfusion. Do not wait for any supplements to show an effect.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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