Iron infusion
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I’ve had 10 total, started at 24 weeks and just had my last one at 34 weeks
Hey! I was supposed to get one this morning, but my car broke down 😅 getting it on Thursday. I’ll be 37 weeks
Yes I had 5 in my second trimester i was sleepy after every infusion but other than that I had no problems
Just got an iron infusion a week ago. It went well! But I was only 35 ½weeks. They really should have had you get one much sooner! They told me I wouldn't really feel/see the results of the Iron infusion until about 2 weeks after and so my blood would be good by birth but you will likely have baby before that point. It may still be a good idea as it should help with post partum but I'm not sure. If you are severely anemic definitely get the shot of pitocin after birth to make sure you don't hemorrhage.
@AubreyYes they just told me that if I go into labor before then, they will do an iron infusion postpartum while at the hospital. So that made me feel better. They did also say the same thing that it would take about two weeks.. Thank you all for your responses.
Curious as well. They are on my ass about my iron. I’m literally doubling up on my iron pills trying to do something 🤣
They told me I needed one but I OPTED out because my iron wasn’t even that low. Make sure you ask your levels because you can just take supplements first to level your iron out before having to do an infusion!
Levels should be 12.5 mine was 12.2
I had one (two rounds) a couple months ago, so, not as late as you. My iron levels had dropped a lot when I hit my second trimester. It does take a bit of time to kick in - a week or two, if I remember correctly - but the infusions really helped a lot and made a huge difference with my energy levels.