My recent blood test showed that my hemoglobin levels are a bit low. I'm concerned about how this might affect my baby's health and development during pregnancy.
I completely panicked when my report showed 9.5 Hb, but my doctor reassured me that mild anemia is very common in pregnancy. Once I started my iron supplements regularly, the levels came back to normal.
Low hemoglobin means less oxygen is reaching the baby, which is why doctors are very strict about iron levels. Don't skip your iron pills and take them with vitamin C like lemon water.
I had slightly low levels too, so I started eating beetroot cutlets and spinach soup. It's actually a great excuse to enjoy some delicious iron-rich food, but do take your tablets too!
My doctor told me that low Hb can make you feel dizzy during workouts, so I only do very light walking now. Definitely ask your gynac before doing any physical activity if your levels are low.
In my case, my doctor noticed my low hemoglobin during regular blood tests and adjusted my prenatal dosage. I just followed whatever my doctor suggested and my baby was born perfectly healthy.
My saas made me eat soaked raisins and beetroot juice every single morning when my blood count was low. It really worked, along with the tablets that the doctor gave.
As a working mom, I didn't have time for fancy cooking, so I relied on my daily iron supplements and carried roasted chana to office. It's the easiest way to keep your blood count up when busy.
Eating pomegranate and dates daily can help naturally, but please don't rely only on home remedies for this. If you feel extremely weak, dizzy or breathless, call your doctor immediately.
Beta, in our days we used to cook food in iron kadhai to increase blood levels naturally. Eat fresh green leafy vegetables daily, but don't forget to take the medicine your doctor has written.
