My recent blood test showed that my hemoglobin levels are lower than usual. My doctor said it's common during pregnancy, but I'm wondering why. Why does hemoglobin decrease during pregnancy?
It happens because your body is making extra blood for the baby. Don't worry, just eat beetroot, spinach, and apples daily which are cheap and easily available at home. Also make sure you don't skip your iron tablets that the gynac gave.
Beta, during pregnancy, the baby takes all the nourishment, so hemoglobin drops. Have some soaked raisins and beetroot juice daily in the morning. But do talk to your doctor and take whatever supplements they prescribe.
Actually, your blood volume increases so much to support the baby, which dilutes the iron! So I'm using this as a great excuse to crave and eat a lot of beetroot halwa and green leafy veggies. Doc said iron absorption is super important now!
Yes, it is very common in pregnancy because of blood dilution, dear. Make sure to take your iron supplements with vitamin C (like lemon water) for better absorption. Keep tracking your levels with regular blood tests.
