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Iron supplements

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mrsk28 · 25/01/2019 10:33

Just wondering if everyone takes extra iron supplements during pregnancy?

Currently 27 weeks and the midwife said my iron levels are really good but that I should take galfer every second day to prevent becoming anaemic in the third trimester.

Is this standard practice? I'm a bit reluctant because I know galfer in particular can cause digestive issues. But if I have to take it then I will, just seems strange to me when I don't need to right now.

I take pregnancy vitamins that contain 17mg of iron each day.

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CrabbyPatty · 25/01/2019 10:41

I got this advice and then my iron levels just kept going up so she said not to bother. Although my MW advised to take Spatone - which didn't give me stomach ache or diarrhoea.

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mrsk28 · 25/01/2019 13:46

Thanks that helps. I'll give Spatone a try.

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