Im 10 weeks and gynac has given iron tablets already but I read somewhere people start later. So thoda confused when is the right time to begin. When did u all start?
I can only share my experience, but my gynac started my iron tablets around the 14th week, once my first-trimester nausea settled down. Every pregnancy is different, so please follow what your doctor prescribes.
I felt so nauseous in my first trimester, so my doctor waited until my 13th week to start iron tablets. I was worried my baby wasn't getting enough, but my gynac reassured me it was the perfect time. Just ask your doctor at your next scan.
Haha, wait for the second trimester! If you start iron tablets during the first trimester's vomiting phase, you might hate food forever. Your doctor will tell you exactly when to start, so chill until then!
Generally, iron supplementation begins after the 12th week of pregnancy, as fetal demands increase. But please consult your obstetrician first because they will check your hemoglobin levels before writing the dosage.
Listen, don't start any iron tablets on your own. Usually, doctors prescribe them from the second trimester because iron can make morning sickness worse in the beginning. Just wait for your doctor to tell you the right time and brand.
