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How Can Low Iron And Folate Levels Before Childbirth Be Improved?
I'm an indian women having a vegan diet baby is due the 12/12 and I am still very low on iron and foliate which is lower than 10. I have had 2 b12 injection and have been taking ferograde and foliate tablets but my midwife is concerned how can I try and rememdy this in my diet my iron stores were 87
Fri, 22 Jul 2016
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You should take two tablets of iron in a day.
The iron tablet should preferably be taken with lime or orange juice, which are rich in vitamin C and increase the absorption of the iron in the body.
You should also take high protein diet consisting of sprouts, grams , pulses etc.
Jaggery is also known to increase the haemoglobin levels, hence you can take it too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You should take two tablets of iron in a day.
The iron tablet should preferably be taken with lime or orange juice, which are rich in vitamin C and increase the absorption of the iron in the body.
You should also take high protein diet consisting of sprouts, grams , pulses etc.
Jaggery is also known to increase the haemoglobin levels, hence you can take it too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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