I recently got my blood tests done, and my doctor mentioned my hemoglobin level. I was wondering what is considered a normal hemoglobin level during pregnancy? Just trying to keep track.
Normally doctors want it above 11. My saas made me drink spinach soup every single day to boost it. Gynac also prescribed iron pills which I never skipped.
I know how terrifying it is when you see the lab reports and the numbers are low. Mine came down to 9.8 and I panicked. But my doctor adjusted the dosage and it was fine, so please don't worry.
I felt so happy when my level stayed at 11.8. I made sure to have green leafy veggies and took my medicines on time. It is a relief when the reports come back normal.
It should stay around 11 or 12, beta. Eat beetroot, pomegranate, and soaked raisins daily to keep it up. But make sure you take the iron tablets your doctor gave.
They prefer it to be 11 or above. If you are trying to increase it naturally, be careful with sweet juices like pomegranate if you have sugar issues. Stick to spinach and doctor's advice.
My mother advised me to cook in iron kadai for natural iron, which really helped. But we must also take the regular iron supplements the doctor prescribes. Safe levels are above 11.
Usually, 11 to 12 g/dL is considered normal. Since I had thyroid issues, I had to get blood tests done very regularly. Keep in touch with your doctor to monitor both.
Don't stress too much if it drops a little. Mine was around 10.5 in the second trimester, but with proper diet and pills, everything went smoothly. My little one is a healthy toddler now!
Anything above 11 is perfect. It's very common for it to drop slightly because your blood volume increases to support the baby. Just stay consistent with your supplements.
Mine dropped to 10.2 and honestly, I feel like a walking potato. Doctor put me on double iron supplements. Apparently, anything above 11 is what they want, but my baby is hogging all my iron!
