Low iron

summerchild

Anyone else have an issue with low iron after switching to gummy vitamins? I prefer the gummies but after i started taking them my doc told me my iron level tested below normal. So weird since i eat a lot of animal protein I didn't think iron would be a problem. Guess its back to the regular pills for me.

girlmama83

If you prefer the gummies, why not just take an iron supplement rather than switching your prenatal?

I take the gummies and will be sticking with them because I can't swallow pills, but I think I'm going to be told I need an iron supplement a

rooter84

I have low iron as well. I take regular prenatals. I will have it checked again next month full expect to have to take an iron supplement. I had to do that with dd2. Maybe that is something you should consider?

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What did your doctor tell you to do about it? I've always had to take iron supplements, pregnant or not. It hasn't been an issue.

andrea0418

I have low iron and my dr told me to take an iron supplement in addition to my prenatal. I just have to take them at opposite times of the day. And vitamin c helps the body absorb iron so I take my pill in the morning with oj

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andrea0418:

I have low iron and my dr told me to take an iron supplement in addition to my prenatal. I just have to take them

jackson290721

I do gummie vitamins with an iron supplement. I just make sure to take the iron around when I eat. I can't stand the prenatals. I like smaller pills, and I found an iron supplement that is tiny. 

summerchild

Thanks ladies. My doc did recommend an iron supplement. I just figured since I only had iron issues after the switch to the gummy vitamin, I could just take my prenatal pill to get back to normal. I didn't mind the pill, but I did find that I was no lon