38 weeks feel so rubbish

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I've had a mid-range cold for like 6 weeks. I can't sleep because I keep coughing myself awake. I feel so rough and exhausted, can someone please tell me this will all go after delivery?

I had a DS 4 years ago and remember the exhaustion/difficulty sleeping, but not the cold/cough/throbbing head.

My iron is low so I did tablets for a few weeks but they made me vomit so I've stopped those. Wondering if that might be it?

Did you try gentle iron? I bought mine from Holland and Barrett and found it much easier to take. Get as much rest as you can, when you can.

If you’re anemic then yes that could be making you more tired than normal and unable to fight off the cold. Get back on iron if you can and you may want to have your Hb checked again if it’s been awhile as it may have tanked further and your midwives will want to be on top of that, especially as you don’t have long left.