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What Is The Remedy For Sudden Drop In Hemoglobin Levels In A 6 Month Pregnant And What Are Its Effects On The Fetus ?

Hello doctor, I am 6 months pregnant . I had my CBC test done today. I was shocked to see that my hemoglobin count has dropped from 9.6(last month) to 8.8 i have consumed six bottles of Lohasav and Abraloha ( ayurvedic iron supplements ) as per my doctors prescription but no improvement Am i anemic and will this affect the fetus Please advice
Thu, 12 Apr 2012
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Yes .you are anaemic...Take good supplements of Iron(preparations containing Ferrous ascorbate,vitamin B2 and folic acid)..Hemoglobin minimum lelel should be 11..otherwise there are chances of having a low birth weight baby.
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yes you are suffering from anemia, eating green and leafy vegetable and consult to your doctor as soon as possible.
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What Is The Remedy For Sudden Drop In Hemoglobin Levels In A 6 Month Pregnant And What Are Its Effects On The Fetus ?

Yes .you are anaemic...Take good supplements of Iron(preparations containing Ferrous ascorbate,vitamin B2 and folic acid)..Hemoglobin minimum lelel should be 11..otherwise there are chances of having a low birth weight baby.