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When Should Iron Pills Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Hi, There are 2 questions which I like to ask. I m 14 weeks pregnant 1. My doctor has stopped the medicine for brain development of child after 3 months. Is it okay or should it be continued? 2. From which month , the medicine for iron and calcium needs to be taken as the doctor has still not advised them? Thanks

posted on Sat, 17 Sep 2016

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response

Hello,

Please note that iron is not needed in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. After 12 weeks, it should be given.

Folic acid, calcium is given from the start of pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Varinder Joshi , General & Family Physician

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When Should Iron Pills Be Taken During Pregnancy?

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