My hb is low and im in my 9th month now. Doc mentioned iron sucrose but im a little tense about taking anything this late. is it safe at this stage? anyone had it near the end?
Yes, it is very common in the 9th month if your hemoglobin is low. I had to focus so much on my diet during my gestational diabetes, but my doctor still prescribed IV iron late in pregnancy to make sure my levels were perfect before delivery.
Haan behen, doctors give this injection in the final month so that you don't lose too much blood during delivery. It is very safe, many women in my town have taken it, but always get it done at the hospital.
I felt so weak and scared when my doctor suggested iron sucrose in my 9th month. But honestly, it was a very smooth process done at the hospital clinic, and my energy levels shot up just in time for my delivery!
Low hemoglobin in the 9th month is risky for delivery, which is why doctors use iron sucrose for quick correction. Don't worry, it is a very common and safe procedure, just follow your gynac's prescription.
I am only in my second trimester but reading about 9th month procedures makes me a bit nervous. Did any of you feel any side effects from this IV, or is it usually very gentle?
Carrying twins meant my iron levels crashed in the final month! My doc gave me iron sucrose to quickly boost my hemoglobin before delivery. It is completely normal, just make sure a trained nurse administers it at the hospital.
Iron sucrose is actually the standard and safest way to quickly raise your hemoglobin in the third trimester when oral tablets aren't working fast enough. Just get it done in a proper clinical setting where they can monitor you for a little while after the drip.
Please do not take this lightly and only get it done if your gynac has specifically prescribed it. It is safe, but it must be administered slowly under medical supervision in a hospital to check for any allergic reactions.
