When to start iron supplements in pregnancy?

Question

Im in my 10th week and gynac hasnt started iron yet, only folic acid till now. My MIL keeps saying start it early na for the baby. Just confused from which month it actually begins, anyone know?

Hema Joshi · Answer

Usually doctor tells you to start after 12 weeks. Better check your prescription.

Zankhna Chetty · Answer

Faltu ka dimag mat lagao, iron supplements khud se nahi lete. Apni gynac ke pass jao, wo blood test dekh ke batayengi kab start karna hai.

Kanchan Ruia · Answer

Honestly, your doc will decide based on your blood reports. Mostly it's from the second trimester because iron can make morning sickness worse earlier on. Just follow your prescription blindly.

Ekta Majmudar · Answer

Dekho, normally first trimester ke baad hi iron supplements shuru hote hain because early weeks mein nausea badh jata hai. Bilkul tension mat lo and apne gynac ki advice follow karo.

Riddhi Gowda · Answer

Oh god, I panicked so much thinking my iron levels were too low in the first month itself! But my doctor told me we start iron only around the 4th month. It is completely normal, so relax.

Sonam Parekh · Answer

Mere gaon mein toh bolte hain teen mahine ke baad hi shuru karna chahiye. Gynac ne mujhe bhi tabhi likh ke diya tha. Aap doctor se pooch ke hi shuru karna didi.

Kadamba Gautam · Answer

I totally get why you're stressed, pregnancy makes us doubt every small decision. For me, the gynac started iron pills after my first trimester scans. It's totally okay to ask them twice if you're confused.

Amruta Thampi · Answer

I had a lot of complications in my second month, so my doc waited till the 12th week to start iron. Pls don't self-start anything without asking your gynac first. Let them check your reports.