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Why Is My HB Count So Low At 28 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
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I'm 28 weeks pregnant now..my hb count is 9.2..is this low?what are the implications because of this?I'm a vegetarian..What should i do to increase the hb count?
My doc prescribes for IV to increase the hb count..Is there any complications because of IV?
I'm 28 weeks pregnant now..my hb count is 9.2..is this low?what are the implications because of this?I'm a vegetarian..What should i do to increase the hb count?
My doc prescribes for IV to increase the hb count..Is there any complications because of IV?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Hi,
In pregnancy, due to hemodilution, hemoglobin would be low compared to nonpregnant female.
It should be more than 10.5g%.
9.5 is low and can be improved with nutrition rich in vitamins and iron.
Injectable is useful to avoid gastrointestinal symptoms and possible reduced absorption. The injectable will also help in faster improvement.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
In pregnancy, due to hemodilution, hemoglobin would be low compared to nonpregnant female.
It should be more than 10.5g%.
9.5 is low and can be improved with nutrition rich in vitamins and iron.
Injectable is useful to avoid gastrointestinal symptoms and possible reduced absorption. The injectable will also help in faster improvement.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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