I've been anemic since 3 months pregnant, now I'm 8 months pregnant. Supplements didn't really work, waiting to see a hematologist... Wondering if this effects the baby in any way.
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I've been anemic though my whole pregnancy. They've had to start giving me injections. Which have helped massively.

I was severely anemic during my first trimester, but palafer helped me tremendously, and my iron levels are normal now. The baby does need iron but likely ok since It's taking all of yours but of course ask your OB! I imagine long term it's probably not ideal. I also had to do additional bloodwork to test for other blood conditions which can take months to get the results. Iron transfusions are also a thing if the supplements didn't work

I've had low iron long before getting pregnant, but my vitamin b has been on the very end...so they don't say I'm anemic but just low iron. Either way, this brand spatone made a massive difference for me. It's just packets of water from a spring that's naturally high in iron. The MG dosage is way lower than the prescription they used to give me but honestly it works better and doesn't mess up my stomach. Vitamin c helps iron to absorb, so if you mix the water with orange juice it works wonders!

Iron infusions can help immensely. Talk to your doctor about a referral.