My hb came a little low and doc started me on iron tablets. I take them but i dont fully get why its such a big deal in pregnancy. Can someone explain in simple words?
Iron keeps your energy up and baby's growth proper. Both pregnancies my Hb dropped so I took the tablets plus ate dates, jaggery and green veg. Take iron with vitamin C food, absorbs better.
Beta in our homes we always gave palak, beetroot, gud and dates to expecting mothers for blood. Good food helps, but also take whatever iron the doctor prescribes na.
My doctor explained iron makes the extra blood your body needs for baby, and prevents anemia. She checked my hemoglobin every trimester. Low iron made me very tired, so the supplements really helped.
