When to start iron and calcium tablets in pregnancy?

Question

Im 11 weeks and my gynac has only given folic acid till now, nothing else. A friend said she started iron and calcium quite early so im confused na. From which month do these usually start?

Hemali Mehra · Answer

Generally, doctors start them in the second trimester after seeing your blood work. Always check with your gynac.

Natasha Reddy · Answer

My doctor started me on iron and calcium tablets from my 12th week onwards, right after my first trimester screening. I heard it's quite common to start them then. Are you also feeling tired? I definitely feel a difference now that I'm taking them regularly.

Deepa Amin · Answer

With twins, my gynac had me on iron and calcium pretty much from the get-go, felt like I was rattling with pills, haha! But usually for a single pregnancy, they start around the second trimester, sometimes earlier if your blood tests show low levels. Always follow your doctor's specific advice, because everyone's needs are different.

Vibha Bansal · Answer

Beti, ye goliya toh doctor hi batate hain kab se leni hai. Normally dusre mahine se shuru ho jaati hain. Par tum apne khan-pan ka bhi dhyan rakhna, doodh, paneer, hari sabziyaan khaao. Goliyaan zaroori hain, par ghar ka khana bhi utna hi mahatva rakhta hai. Apne gynac se pooch kar hi lena sab.

Kadamba Maheshwari · Answer

Mere saath toh gynac ne second trimester se shuru karwa di thi, around 4th month. Meri saas bhi bolti thi ki doodh aur hari sabziyaan khaati raho, but doc ne medicines bhi bahut zaroori batayi. Always take your doctor's word for these important supplements.