My last report showed hb is low and doc wants it up before next visit. Apart from the iron tablets, kya khau to help it naturally? Anyone who raised theirs, pls tell me what u ate.
Eat simple, iron-rich foods like beetroot, dates, and spinach with a happy and peaceful mind, dear. Along with these natural foods, keep taking your doctor-prescribed iron tablets regularly. Stay positive, keep taking care of your health, and trust that everything will be fine!
I remember how weak and exhausted I felt when my hemoglobin dropped to 9 in my second trimester, I was so worried for my baby. But once I started eating beetroot juice, dates, and taking my doctor's iron pills regularly, my energy levels came back. You will get through this, just take your medicines on time!
Improving hemoglobin requires a combination of iron-rich foods like pomegranate, green leafy vegetables, and lean meats, along with your prescribed prenatal iron supplements. Avoid taking your iron pills with tea or coffee as they block absorption. However, always follow your doctor's advice on dosage and supplements.
Yaar, actually beetroot and pomegranate juice worked like magic for me! I also started eating black raisins soaked in water every morning. Just don't miss your iron tablets, and remember not to take them with milk or tea because then it won't absorb properly.
Make sure you are taking your iron tablets daily along with a vitamin C source like lemon juice, as it helps the body absorb iron much better. Include beetroot, spinach, and dates in your diet, and never skip your doctor's follow-ups for blood tests. It's very common for hemoglobin to drop, but easily manageable.
In our family, they always recommended eating ragi porridge, drumstick leaves (murungai), and pomegranate to naturally boost hemoglobin. I did this along with taking the iron supplements my doctor prescribed, and my levels improved within a month. Do check with your doctor once about what foods suit you best.
