My last report mein hb thoda low aaya and doc said i need to bring it up. Im 5 months and honestly feeling weak and tired most days. Apart from iron tablets, koi foods that actually help? pls share what worked for u.
Yaar, I am in my 3rd trimester and literally dragging myself, but my doc made me drink pomegranate juice daily to get my hemoglobin up. It feels like a full time job just swallowing these iron tablets and eating greens. Try adding dates also, sweet cravings too are satisfied slightly!
I always tell everyone to focus on vitamin C along with iron rich foods. Like having amla juice or adding nimbu to your green leafy veggies helps a lot in absorption. Also never miss your prenatal iron capsules, they are very crucial.
I heard from my bhabhi that eating pomegranate and jaggery with chana helps a lot. I am also trying to improve my diet nowadays for future planning. Take care of yourself.
Beta, in our times we used to eat beetroot halwa or soak black raisins overnight and drink that water in the morning. Of course, keep taking whatever medicine your doctor has written. Eat fresh ghar ka khana and stay happy.
Honestly, eating beetroot and spinach helped me a lot, but I also kept doing my mild walks. My gynac only allowed 20 mins slow walking because of my low levels, so please check with your doc before starting any exercises. Focus on diet first!
Accha listen, make palak paneer and have it with squeeze of lemon, it actually helps absorb iron better! I made my cravings an excuse to eat dates, dried figs and some yummy pomegranate raita. Iron supplements can be boring, so food is the best way to make it fun.
Actually low hemoglobin is super common but needs attention. Please ensure you are not taking your iron tablets with milk or tea, as calcium blocks iron absorption. Have them with water or orange juice, and get your levels retested as your doc suggests.
