How to increase blood percentage during pregnancy?

Question

My recent reports showed hb thoda low and gynac said i need to bring it up. Im in 6th month. Feeling weak and tired most days honestly. What foods helped u increase it naturally?

Shweta Salian · Answer

Hey, don't stress too much about low Hb! Just drink beetroot-carrot juice every morning and eat a handful of soaked raisins. And yes, don't skip those yucky iron tablets, they really do the job. You've got this!

Nirmala Mitra · Answer

My coordinator at the private hospital gave me an iron-rich diet plan and closely monitored my CBC reports. They might prescribe specific iron supplements which you must take exactly as told. Make sure to consult your obstetrician for the correct dosage and brand.

Rohini Sharma · Answer

To increase hemoglobin, pair iron-rich foods with Vitamin C (like adding lemon juice to spinach/dal) because Vitamin C helps in iron absorption. Avoid tea or coffee right after meals as they block absorption. Of course, take your prescribed iron pills without fail.

Yukti Kulkarni · Answer

You need a mix of beetroot, pomegranate, green leafy vegetables, and proper iron supplements. Don't rely only on diet if your Hb is very low, because baby takes a lot of iron from you. Get your doctor to prescribe a good iron tablet that doesn't cause constipation.

Archana Velayutham · Answer

Please take low hemoglobin seriously as it affects oxygen supply to the baby. Having had a previous loss, I followed my doctor's instructions very strictly. Do not skip your iron tablets and eat a very healthy diet, keeping your doctor updated regularly.

Lakshmi Talwar · Answer

I understand how stressful it is when the doctor says your blood levels are low, I panicked so much about baby's growth! Just breathe, it is very common and easily manageable. Start eating pomegranate and take the iron tablets your doctor prescribes, you will be fine.

Amita Taneja · Answer

Eat iron-rich foods like spinach and pomegranate, and take your iron supplements daily as prescribed by your doctor.

Lata Mehta · Answer

I tracked my daily iron intake on my pregnancy app! It really helped me remember to eat dates, beetroot juice, and take my iron pills. My Hb went up from 9.5 to 11.5 in just a month, so consistency is key.

Zenia Oswal · Answer

While eating iron-rich foods like apples, dates, and spinach is good, please remember that diet alone cannot quickly fix low hemoglobin in pregnancy. Your doctor's iron supplements are absolutely necessary. Trust your healthcare provider and get regular blood tests done.

Vibha Kapadia · Answer

I am taking iron-rich foods now itself to prepare my body. My mother-in-law says eating sesame chikki and beetroot is very good for blood levels. If you are already pregnant, please do check with your doctor for proper supplements.