Iron pills

amyschleinkofer · January 2011

If you were told to take iron after your labor, how long were you instructed to take it for? My midwife said 3 months and when I double checked with my OB (thinking she'd say that was too long) she said 6 months!!

Shelleybeant · January 2011

I'm naturally a little low on iron, and was almost anemic after delivery. I figure taking a low dose of iron/ferrous sulfate every other day is a good thing in general!

grlmom16 · January 2011

I was told to take it until my 6 week follow up, so I did. I'm still taking prenatal vitamins though, figured it can't hurt.

SarahMcC103 · January 2011

My OB said 3 months but I stopped after 1.5 months due to the terrible constipation. All the water and stool softeners in the world were not helping. I just started taking my daily multivitamin instead.

ReneeDear · January 2011

I was told 6 weeks as well. But it might be longer since I only see my mid wife for 6 weeks then I switch to seeing my family doctor. I will see what the doctor says when I see her.

spunkyprincessmande · January 2011

dmw4444:
I was told to take it until my 6 week follow up, so I did. I'm still taking prenatal vitamins though, figured it can't hurt.

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amyschleinkofer · January 2011

Thanks everyone!

cpmich · January 2011

dmw4444:
I was told to take it until my 6 week follow up, so I did. I'm still taking prenatal vitamins though, figured it can't hurt.

My OB said to continue taking prenatal vitamins at least as long as I am breastfeeding.

Water_Wedding · January 2011

You must have already done your 6 wk PP check. FYI for next time, there's a finger prick check that gives rapid results on your hemoglobin level.

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