Prayers please that my iron levels return to normal! They are at a 9 right now, but I've been having reactions to my iron medicine. So, I've just been eating more spinach & red meats. Please pray my levels return to normal, if not there is talk that I'll need a blood transfusion after labor.😞😓
I was the same, my doctor said I could take the meds every other day and to eat lots of iron based foods, bananas are also good for iron, and I snacked on cashews and raisins. I had a transfusion with my first but not was okay with my second.
@alenamorris96 it depends if u bleed a lot after having ur baby then yes u will need it but if u don't bleed a lot then u won't need it I had a blood transfusion cause I need it but they say eat lots of green leafy vegetables that will help ur iron level go up prayers ur way

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