Anyone have low hematocrit?

google123

Hi,

 

I got my results back and my hematocrit was 29%. Normal is 35-47%.  I haven't received a call or anything from the doctors or nurses yet, since I can log in and see my results before they call me.  I have a feeling they aren't going to call or say anything about it.  The last time my levels were checked (around 10w) they were also low, but the nurse said...'oh that's normal in pregnancy'.  I'm already taking a prenatal PLUS I take an additional iron supplement.  I eat veggies and meat.  I'm kind of at a loss because it seems like whatever I do it's still low.

noodles922

Mine was at 25 but I was not on an Iron supplement at that point. I get it check again on wednesday (although I forget to take the supplement more often than not). They didn't seem very concerned with the number though.

abrazz

I'm low too but they said the same thing, it's normal during pregnancy.  My platelets are low as well and they did mention they will keep checking those because of clotting reasons so hopefully they don't keep dropping   It sounds like you are doing all that you can and I would still ask about it, if they don't call you, at your next appt.  especially if you start feeling lightheaded and super weak all of the time. 

FrankieandTyler

mine has dropped a lot since 10 weeks, but my mw said not to worry. i guess she says this because i'm not weak or overly tired. i feel good actually so i'm hoping to ride it out. she said around 32 weeks it will start to go back up or usually stabilize.

my prenatal yoga instructor recommends these iron supplements that don't cause any constipation, so if it comes to that, i'm going for those! i was anemic during puberty...i don't know which was worse, being exhausted all the time or being constipated!