Pernicious anemia and 39 weeks pregnant

[sirlee66]

My due date is tomorrow and was only recently diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia a few weeks ago.

I've been having B12 injections every other day for the last week and my last one is due Wednesday (day after due date)

I'm worried as no midwife, doctor or nurse I've spoken to seems to know or be able to answer:

1. I'm worried the baby will be deficienct in B12 as my body has attacked and not absorbed any I've eaten / taken supplements during my pregnancy.

1. I can't have gas and air as it deplets any stores of B12 in the body. However, If I went into labour naturally, I'd like to try just Gas and air and in a birthing pool etc so would having an injection, or starting a top up Couse again make it okay?

1. Can I breastfeed? I really want to try to but if I have no B12 to pass on, surely formula is the safest option as I know lack of B12 in babies and young children can be quite dangerous.

Any help or advice - I'd really appreciate!!

pernicious-anaemia-society.org/

These people should have the answers you need. You can give them a call.