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How To Increase Hemoglobin Levels During Pregnancy?
Hi my Name is Nancy , 28years old, 5'3'' height and i am 8 months pregnant. my recent test showed me that my Hb levels are 6.8 and required normal level is 11.
how can i bring my hb to normal level?
is it possible to increase hb to normal with diet in 3-4 weeks?
Regards
Nancy
how can i bring my hb to normal level?
is it possible to increase hb to normal with diet in 3-4 weeks?
Regards
Nancy
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Hi Ms. Nancy,
With oral medication, you take 2-3 months to observe some result. In your situation, blood transfusion is the ideal way of management of the anemia. This can be followed up with iron injections. Simultaneously, you should improve your diet, get treated for any possible worm infestation, take adequate rest preferably in left lateral position and have regular follow up. You should improve intake of greens, fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and milk products and protein. Wish you safe motherhood.
With oral medication, you take 2-3 months to observe some result. In your situation, blood transfusion is the ideal way of management of the anemia. This can be followed up with iron injections. Simultaneously, you should improve your diet, get treated for any possible worm infestation, take adequate rest preferably in left lateral position and have regular follow up. You should improve intake of greens, fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and milk products and protein. Wish you safe motherhood.
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