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06.27.08, 12:03 PM Expecting
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what are the dangers of being anemic during pregnancy? i'm *slightly* anemic (36 weeks pg) and taking iron. just wondering what could happen if still anemic when giving birth. does it mean that my body doesn't have enough blood? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Expecting 06.27.08, 12:03 PM Flag
 

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No, it has to do with the iron levels in your blood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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maybe it's the anemia making me confused, but i thought that not having enough iron meant that my body isn't producing enough blood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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no, it has to do with the balance of iron in your blood. I hope you're taking folic acid rather than straight iron [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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i'm taking a prenatal vitamin + fish oil + iron that was prescribed by my midwife. the iron is a bit intense on my body though. i try and take it 2x a day as recommended, but makes me so nauseous (for the first time in my pregnancy). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Good question - I am in the same situation but don't want to take the iron supplements. Anyone know what the negatives are of being slightly anemic? Is is bad for baby or me, what complications does it cause? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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you should be taking folic acid no matter what [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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I'm taking regular prenatal that has all the standard stuff - folic acid, iron, etc. but don't want to taje extra iron (dr said i didn't need to, nurse said i could if i wanted). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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anemic means low hemoglobin. hemoglobin binds oxygen and carries it to your tissues and your baby's developing tissues. therefore, anemia means baby gets less oxygen while in utero. You will/can be fatigued/cold/short of breath. Baby can have developmental issues. The iron isn't that bad, promise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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np: this is helpful, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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no problem. there is actually a pre-natal that you can take that has extra iron for those who are anemic during pregnancy, its called Chromagen. It was a little hard to find, but I took it the whole time and didn't feel side effects. Any other q's, ask away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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I don't think it's an issue if you're just slightly anemic. I was very anemic, despite some IV iron treatments, so my OB kept extra blood products on hand for my c-section (I didn't need them though). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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You're more likely to need a transfusion if you lose a lot of blood during the delivery. Signed btdt mom who wishes she took her iron tablets! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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from op: that's what i'm concerned about. this was the answer i was needing, i think. will remember to take my iron. (were you very anemic? or just slightly?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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Just slightly - lost a fair bit of blood during delivery and passed out in the shower! Needed 3 pints before my lips turned pink again! Take your tablets!!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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thanks. i will! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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