oops too much iron?

vhecke

Hey y'all!

I am 12 weeks pregnant and have been taking my prenatal vitamins religiously... almost too religiously sometimes. I have taken 2 prenatals a couple times on accident..

I decided today I was going to get a pill box and make sure I don't do this again.. But should I be worried? Will too much iron harm my baby? Has anyone had this happen to them before.??
I try to eat really healthy too, eating foods with vitamins etc. I have read that green tea will reduce some iron intake, would you recommend I drink some if I take too many prenatals?

missliz53

I would check with your doctor before doing anything since there are a number of herbs that are harmful to the baby. Are you sure your prenatal has iron since many of them don't? I have the opposite problem where I'm forgetting to take them, so I started a post it where I cross of the date when they are done. I love the idea of a pill box that sounds easier. I think couple extra Prenatals occasionally are probably fine.

twinamato

You got me checking my prenatal... Should iron be included in my supplements? I take a DHA-EPA capsule along w my prenatal.. Doc recommended the DHA addition

jen83mn

Usually your iron levels go down once you're pregnant so a lot of pre-natals include iron (mine does, and I've been taking them for two years even prior to getting pregnant just to keep my iron levels up). If your pre-natal doesn't include iron, you could always have your doc test your iron levels to be sure they're within the normal range.

I wouldn't worry about doubling up on your pre-natal every once in awhile, I would just be careful not to do it consistently. The pill box is a great idea!

vhecke

Thanks y'all! Put my mind at ease. I have done this probably 3 or 4 times.. Try not to stress, but just a worried mom to be!
Mine have iron in it. 27mg. Thanks for the feedback!

KYmama9286

I wouldn't worry about it- when you take too much of a vitamin your body uses what it needs and the rest of it gets eliminated if you know what I mean ;-)

I've always needed extra iron during pregnancies even with the amount in my prenatal so there's a chance it might be a good thing lol I will warn you that my iron supplements they prescribed turned my poop a weird dark green color- the pharmacist even warned me about it because apparently it's common when you ingest a lot of iron. So if that happens- no worries, totally normal. Oh and excess iron can also constipate you, just fyi.

vhecke

Thank you so much!! Made me feel so much better!! Y'all are the best! So thankful to have such great mommies out there to give advice!

v1wwo

This week I went to my doctor and she said that my iron levels are that of a man! But she said it was good and not to worry because iron levels go down and many women have problems in the long run.

vhecke

Good to know!! So even if they are s little high its okay?