Anemia at 20 weeks

[Shinea]

It's getting many hurdles for this pregnancy!!
Earlier with RPD now with Anemia!!
I have 10.2 hb count which is linked with anemia.
Will it be bad or get going better?

Have you been given a prescription for iron tablets?

It's really common for this to be picked up at the 20 week appointments.

Take your tablets (my advice would be before bed rather than first thing in the morning) with a small glass of orange juice and eat a diet rich in red meat and green veg.

Don't worry too much! Some degree of anemia is expected in pregnancy because the "liquid" part of your blood increases in proportion to the amount of red cells. If you got a blood test, they probably also checked your iron levels/ferritin. If they are low, you may need to take iron supplements which is not a big deal (I'm taking them too). Check with your doctor whether you need supplements. I'm glad your NIPT came back negative!! :)