My doctor mentioned vitamins, and I'm trying to understand all the important nutrients. I was wondering if iron is particularly needed during pregnancy, and why it's so important?
Definitely, iron is a must-have during these nine months. Try to include natural sources like spinach and beetroot in your meals alongside the supplements your gynac has given you.
From what I know, iron is super crucial because your blood volume increases so much. Having PCOS made me extra careful about my supplements, so I always let my gynac decide the exact dose after checking my reports.
Actually, it is very essential. My doctor explained that iron is needed to prevent anemia, especially in the second and third trimesters when blood volume expands, so please take your prescribed supplements after meals with some vitamin C like lemon water for better absorption.
I felt so weak in my second trimester, but once I regularly started taking the iron tablets my doctor prescribed, my energy levels improved so much. It made me realize how important it is for both mother and baby.
Oh absolutely, your body needs so much iron to make blood for the baby. Trust me, take your supplements now otherwise you will be completely exhausted like me, currently surviving on 2 hours of sleep!
Haan, iron is very important. My mother-in-law used to give me pomegranate juice daily, but I made sure to take the tablets my doctor prescribed regularly.
