what should my iron level be in pregnancy so i dont have to take iron tablets?

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just as thread asks. was told that iron is slighty low today at my 4 weekly check. not keen on taking iron tablets after what they did to me with dd. hav ebeen eating lots of iron rich foods, but still low. what level is ok, i was told i was 11.1g

ta xxxx

go and get some spatone ironised mineral water sachets from any health food store or large Boots.
It boosts iron up quickly, easily and with NO constipatin
Go get some now!

if you eat three dried aprocots a day your iron levels will get back to normal. I remember reading this a while back.

Since I usually live around the 9.5 mark, I don't think you have a lot to worry about tbh.

That said, my level was over 13 when it was done at my 14 week appt! Don't know how on earth that happened. The only thing I can think of is that I went off tea in this pregnancy, and I know that the tannin in tea binds the iron in food so your body doesn't absorb it, so I'm wondering whether not drinking tea at all has made such a dramatic difference.

i think they give iron tablets if hb goes below ten, dont forget though that due to the increased volume of blood circulating your body, it can appear that your hb has dropped when it hasnt, they will keep an eye on it and treat if it drops any lower

that's right Pif I had those with dd2 with dd1 had to have painful injections!!ouch

It tasted slightly metallic to me so added it to orange juice could'nt taste a thing!

I was told under 10 was v.low once you start taking supplements you should be fine.goodluck

same as you purpleturtle been like it for years