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What is the optimum level for iron in blood?

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duvetheaven · 27/04/2008 10:37

I am about 11.3 Hb but never been this tired in my life. 21 weeks pregnant. Taking spatone but could do with improving my diet which hasn't recovered since awful MS.
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Loopymumsy · 27/04/2008 13:00

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belgo · 27/04/2008 13:01

remember that vitamin C helps your body absorb iron. Milk will hinder the absorption.

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duvetheaven · 27/04/2008 13:35

Thanks loopymumsy and belgo. Exhaustion could just be another pregnancy symptom!!

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belgo · 27/04/2008 13:37

Make sure you gets loads of rest. I go to bed between 7 and 8pm and get up between 6 and 7 am. If I go to bed later, I'm exhausted the whole day.

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