At my last appt, my iron levels were on the low side of normal range and doctor said I should start taking 65mg or more of iron daily to prevent my iron from getting lower and prevent anemia. I took 65mg of iron this month and I gained 12 pounds in one month. My diet has stayed the same, and while not perfect, it isn’t terrible and I walk 5 days/ week for 30 min and stay active during daily activities most day. I was 123 pounds prior to pregnancy and was 118 at my first appt, 120 at 20 weeks, 126 at 24 weeks, and now 138 at 27 weeks, 4 days which happens to be the same month I started iron supplements. My doctor said my current iron level number is 33 and that it is good. So, should I keep taking them? I want to stop because I think it’s the only reasonable explanation/ change in diet for the excessive weight gain this month unless it is just catching up since I didn’t gain anything until 20 weeks. I’m just scared I’m going to gain way too much weight on this path…