Hey ladies! I'm looking for some tips on how to keep my iron levels high, this is my first pregnancy. I have a blood disorder so I gotta make sure everything is okay with it during this time. My doctor said I have low iron levels so I need to find ways to keep it up, I'm currently taking iron supplements but it doesn't seem to be working that well, any tips or tricks for me?
Last pregnancy, I was very high in iron. My mdiwives were surprised and asked if I was already taking iron supplements. I said no, not beyond what was included in a standard prenatal. So then they asked if I ate lots of red meat and leafy greens to which I said yes to the meat and less so to the leafy greens. They said that must be why. I eat red meat usually two meals a day if not three. It definitely helps!
I know for me it depends on what kind/brand of folic acid I use. Different ones have different results. With that in mind, getting an iron transfusion isn't terrible and you actually feel pretty amazing (extra energy) the next day so that's a plus!
Re: Tips for how to keep my iron levels up?
Last pregnancy, I was very high in iron. My mdiwives were surprised and asked if I was already taking iron supplements. I said no, not beyond what was included in a standard prenatal. So then they asked if I ate lots of red meat and leafy greens to which I said yes to the meat and less so to the leafy greens. They said that must be why. I eat red meat usually two meals a day if not three. It definitely helps!