My blood work shows I'm a bit anemic, and my doctor has asked me to increase my iron intake. What are some natural ways or foods I can eat to increase iron in my body during pregnancy? I want to make sure I'm healthy.
Along with eating ragi, dates, and spinach, staying active helps with general blood circulation. I do mild yoga and daily walking as my doctor permitted, which makes me feel energetic. But for iron levels, pls take the supplements your doctor prescribes regularly.
You need a solid mix of diet and supplements. Eat green leafy veggies like spinach, beetroot, and pomegranate, but don't skip your iron tablets. Also, avoid having tea or coffee with meals because it blocks iron absorption.
I kept my hemoglobin levels high by eating pomegranate and beetroot salads daily, which really helped me stay strong during my normal delivery. Keep a good balance of healthy food and your daily prenatal vitamins, and you will do great!
I have been trying to improve my diet before conceiving, and my mother suggested eating soaked raisins in the morning. Beetroot juices and apples are also very good natural ways to build up iron stores early on.
My iron was quite low along with my thyroid issues, so my doctor had to adjust my supplement doses. I had to get blood tests done regularly to make sure both levels were in control. Please eat iron-rich foods and keep checking your Hb levels with your doc.
Beta, make sure you take your iron tablets with vitamin C, like a glass of lemon water, because it helps the body absorb it much better. Eat well-cooked spinach, jaggery, and dates. Take care of yourself, you are doing a great job.
