My gynac hasn't started iron yet, only folic acid abhi. I'm 9 weeks and a friend said she got hers from month 2 itself. So when does it usually start, just curious?
My gynac started mine from the second trimester because my first trimester nausea was very bad. Please make sure to take it after meals and never skip them, as it helps your baby's development and keeps your energy up.
Don't start any iron tablets on your own. Wait for your doctor to do your blood test and prescribe the right dosage. Also, eat spinach, beetroot, and pomegranate to naturally keep your blood levels good.
God has designed our bodies so beautifully for this phase. Usually, doctors start iron after the 3rd month to support the baby's blood supply. Just stay positive, eat your meals on time, and follow whatever your doctor advises.
Most doctors prescribe iron from the 14th week once early morning sickness reduces. Make sure you don't take your calcium and iron tablets together, as they block each other's absorption. Keep a gap of at least 4 hours.
According to my tracking app, doctors usually prescribe iron around the second trimester (12-14 weeks). In the first trimester, it can worsen nausea, so they wait. Check with your gynac first as they will decide based on your blood reports.
Usually from the 4th month onwards, unless your doctor says otherwise. Honestly, those iron tablets can make you so constipated, so drink lots of water! I practically lived on the toilet seat during my pregnancy, haha.
