Low Iron question?? Anemic?

Question

I am 27 weeks pregnant.....I went to my doctor and she gave me a diabetes test and everything was good with that but they sent me a letter saying I am anemic. And I was wondering if anyone knows how to get more iron without taking medicine.....

Thanks for all your help!!!

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Answer 1

You can get more iron from the food you eat.  I believe red meat is high in iron.  I don't you-- you could Google it.

BUT...if you are anemic, take whatever pills the doctor gives you.  You probably need more help then what changing your diet can give you.  It's safe.  My doc suggested an over-the-counter medicine called SlowFE for me.  Not only is it safer for the baby, but you will feel so much better and so much more energetic if you take the pills!

Answer 2

eat iron-enriched foods.-http://www.breastflap.com/iron_foods.htm

such as:

• Meats: Lean beef, lean pork, skinned poultry, shellfish,

fish, liver, organ meats

• Egg yolks: Very high in cholesterol and should not be used

if you are on a low cholesterol diet.

• Dried beans or peas:

Pinto, kidney, lima, navy, chick peas, black-eyed

peas, lentils, split peas, green peas

• Green leafy vegetables:

Spinach, kale, collards, beet greens, chard,

broccoli

• Dried fruits: Raisins, prunes, figs, dates, dried peaches, dried

apricots

• Nuts and peanutbutter

• Grains:

Iron fortified cereals (read labels), enriched

breads, whole grain breads

Aso they have pills to help with it.

I have to take them. I have that same iron problem- the pills make me sick sick sick!! and ive been taking the for 35 days!

Answer 3

really green veggies (kale. spinach. etc.). red meat. some fruit (peaches. raisins. figs etc) drink tea between meals (not with.) cook with cast iron. (iron is absorbed into food)

make sure to take vitamin c. it helps yer body better absorb the iron better

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hope i helped alittle bit! :)

***edit***too much iron will constipate you! make sure not to take too much! just a friendly FYI. =)

Answer 4

Well the easiest way is to take the iron pills, which you should take with OJ and before bed on a somewhat empty stomach.  

If you don't want to take the iron supplement, you could also look for a new prenatal that has more iron in it and boost your diet with iron rich food like spinach, broccoli, red meat, liver, wheatgerm etc.

Good luck!!

Answer 5

I had the same problem.  I had to take an iron supplement to get mine up where it should be.  

I do know that vitamin C helps with the absorption of iron but you may end up having to take a supplement.  

You can also increase your intake of red meat, chicken, pork, fortified breakfast cereal, bran, pumpkin seeds, blackstrap molasses, soybean nuts, spinach, red kidney beans, lima beans, prune juice, pretzels, rice, raisins, and prunes.

These are all somewhat high in iron.  One thing to look out for is that consuming more iron will lead to constipation (isn't pregnancy fun!) and you may need to increase your fiber or start taking a stool softener, NOT a laxative.  

Best of luck!

Answer 6

i ahve the same problem my self with low Iron,you need more iron pill and take one every other day,and ask your doctor about iron called FERROUS SULF 5GR,THAY SHOULD HELP YOU ,

Answer 7

You should just take the OTC iron supplement.  Its the best way to get all your irons needs.  But be sure to take it as directed, its very possible to overdose on iron.

Answer 8

the best thing is to take one of those "RED" pills that are OTC. I was tested for anemia last week and the OB told me if it comes back and say I am anemic the pill is the best way to go.

Answer 9

You will want to eat food rich in iron.  They include

liver

lean red meats, including beef, pork, lamb

seafood, such as oysters, clams, tuna, salmon, and shrimp, etc.

beans, including kidney, lima, navy, black, pinto, soy beans, and lentils

iron fortified whole grains, including cereals, breads, rice, and pasta

greens, including collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach, and turnip greens

tofu

vegetables, including broccoli, swiss chard, asparagus, parsley, watercress, brussel sprouts

chicken and turkey

blackstrap molasses

Also, if possible, eat food rich in vitamin C at the same time you are eating iron rich foods.  Vitamin C helps the absorption of iron