What should be hemoglobin level during pregnancy?

Question

Got my blood test done and the hb number is written but i dont know whats considered normal in pregnancy. My gynac just said its okayish. What range should it actually be? pls share.

Richa Poojary · Answer

Think of hemoglobin like your battery percentage—you want it at least above 11 to keep running! Eat your spinach and don't skip those iron tablets.

Geetika Prabhu · Answer

My MIL always insisted on giving me beetroot juice and apples because she wanted my hemoglobin above 11. It really helps to keep it in the normal range of 11 to 12.

Anjali Dey · Answer

Our family doctor always said keeping it above 11 is very important for a healthy delivery. Trust your gynac and take the iron tablets they prescribe.

Ahana Tilak · Answer

Mine is currently 10.5 and my doctor said we need to bring it up to at least 11. Are you taking iron supplements too, or trying to manage with diet?

Kiran Dalal · Answer

I totally understand how worrying it is to look at these lab reports. Ideally, it should be above 11, so please take care of your health for your precious little one.

Lilavati Mangal · Answer

I remember tracking my levels every month; doctors usually want it to be above 11 g/dL. Don't worry if it drops slightly, just take your iron pills regularly.