Before I found out I was pregnant I had some blood tests done. I got the results 3 days after finding out I was pregnant. This was about 5 days ago. I was told my iron levels were low & I needed tablets. I then informed the doctor that I’m pregnant. Couldn’t pick the tablets up for 2 days as working. I’ve now had the tablets for 3 days but daren’t take them because of the side effects. These last couple of days I’ve felt awful though so I know I’m going to have to take them. I wasn’t sure whether to wait until Monday now to take them and get something for constipation just incase. I didn’t know whether to start one a day to begin with to get my stomach used to it. I’m now worried that I’ve been anaemic the whole time I’ve been pregnant which is 6 weeks and the baby’s not been getting all it needs. Has anyone got any advice on taking these iron tablets, especially in early pregnancy or throughout pregnancy. What’s the best way to reduce awful side effects? What’s the best time of day to take if I only start off taking one?