How can I maximise my iron levels in late pregnancy?

[MegBusset]

I've got a blood test in two weeks' time which will decide whether I'm able to give birth in the midwife-led unit or consigned to the grimness of the labour ward (last test, at about 28 weeks, had my iron levels at 10.4 -- apparently if they fall below 10 I won't be admitted to the MLU).

I've been taking Pregnacare which was advised by my MW as it has 100% of the RDA of iron in it. But just wondering if there are other, safe ways of getting my levels as high as possible in time for the test.

I'm vegetarian so have been eating lots of broccoli (with orange juice), but if having a bloody steak the night before the test will make a big difference then I'm prepared to do it! Any other tips? Presumably it's not safe to take more iron supplements?

popcorn is higher in iron than spinach, and so tastey!

A tip given to me by my Midwife (who is God by the way and team leader at a small midwife led unit)reccomended Dried Apricots dipped in hi coco dark chocolate e.g Lindt. A bit nicer than supplements don't you think?This Midwife has about 30 years experience, says oh goody at the prospect of a home birth and describes her job as her dream job! Can you see why I think she is god?