My recent blood test showed that my hemoglobin (HGB) levels are a bit low, and I'm pregnant. I'm trying to understand why this happens often during pregnancy. Is it a common thing for expecting mothers?
In my pregnancy, my hemoglobin dropped to 9 in the second trimester. I didn't take any extra medicines on my own, but I started eating a bowl of pomegranate and beetroot daily, which worked wonders for me.
Don't worry, dear, it happens to almost every pregnant woman because of increased blood volume. Just follow your doctor's advice, take your iron supplements regularly after food, and don't skip them. You and the baby will be absolutely safe.
Because your tiny boss inside is basically hogging all your iron resources for themselves! It's like they have a straw and are drinking up all your energy. Just eat your beetroot and spinach like a good kid and you'll be fine!
Actually, your body makes extra blood for the baby, so the concentration goes down. My MIL used to make me drink fresh beetroot-carrot juice every morning to keep my hemoglobin up. It's very normal, just make sure to eat iron-rich foods.
Mine is also sitting at 10 right now and my doctor said we need to monitor it. Did your gynac suggest any specific syrup or are you managing it with just diet changes? I am really struggling with the iron pill taste.
From what I've been researching, it's because your blood volume increases so much to support the baby, which dilutes your red blood cells. It's super common but definitely something to track. Are you taking iron supplements for it?
