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Should Iron Sucrose Injection Be Taken For Low Hb Levels During Pregnancy?

Madam.I am Archana Maharana 33 years old.married having one kid of 10 years.now I am pregnent & its 8months running.my haemoglobin level is 8.8mg/dl.my doctor suggested for Iron sucrose inj-IV. should I go for the inj(iv) or is there any alternetive solution.kindly suggest.
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion the iron injections are prescribed when there is low Hb after 32 weeks of pregnancy.If the anaemia is detected after 36 weeks the blood transfusion might be needed.So as you are 8 months iron injections are peeferrable.Iron capsules take long time to increase the Hb so at this period of pregnancy iron injections are preferred.They are given on alternate days and dose to be given is calculated.Dont worry.They are safe and good alternative.If the injections are not taken and anaemia continues till term where in leading to need of blood transfusion.So go for the injections.Take healthy nutritional and iron rich diet.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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Should Iron Sucrose Injection Be Taken For Low Hb Levels During Pregnancy?

Hello dear,i understand your concern.In my opinion the iron injections are prescribed when there is low Hb after 32 weeks of pregnancy.If the anaemia is detected after 36 weeks the blood transfusion might be needed.So as you are 8 months iron injections are peeferrable.Iron capsules take long time to increase the Hb so at this period of pregnancy iron injections are preferred.They are given on alternate days and dose to be given is calculated.Dont worry.They are safe and good alternative.If the injections are not taken and anaemia continues till term where in leading to need of blood transfusion.So go for the injections.Take healthy nutritional and iron rich diet. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha