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Hello My Hb is less. Value 10.2 . I am 24 weeks pregnant. I am also taking Calcium and Iron supplements. Please suggest what should I do to improve my Hb levels. Thanks Isha
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Iron deficiency in Pregnancy is very common .. becos ur blood is diluted and the baby gets the iron from mother..so u need to increase ur iron supplementation. .. intravenous iron is also possible .. check with ur obstetrician
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