https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:50:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-151092 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:49:57 +0000 cupcakemama 151092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to take iron pills but they didn't really bother me. I've had to take them at various times over the years as my iron levels tend to be low. I tried to eat lots of fruit and veg to help keep me regular. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-151082 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:40:36 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 151082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know I wasn't feeling well for a while and figured it was low iron so I just took vitamins and started feeling less tired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-151060 Mon, 07 May 2012 19:12:23 +0000 Ms.SK 151060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found this out and they are setting me up for an infusion. I hope that helps because I refuse to take the polls. I already take colace 2x a day. Did anyone have an infusion? I have to go into the hospital for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150773 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:42:48 +0000 aunt pol 150773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Often you can get enough iron to get you over the line by taking the supplement every other day- particularly if you do add lots of iron rich food to your diet at the same time. Might save you from the constipation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150741 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:23:20 +0000 MsInformation 150741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had blood drawn at my first appointment (8 weeks) last week, and my doctor called this morning to say I'm anemic. I'm supposed to take iron supplements twice a day and I'm dreading the ah, issues that are supposed to come along with that. I'm hoping the iron supplements and a more thoughtful diet will do the trick, though. My mom is also anemic and had to get injections during her pregnancy with my older brother and me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150738 Mon, 07 May 2012 14:19:46 +0000 banana 150738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had low iron when I was pregnant with my son. I had to take prescription iron pills and yes, they were constipating! With this pregnancy, because of my gestational diabetes, I've been eating a lot of red meat so my iron levels have been fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150675 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:34:46 +0000 lavender 150675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I supplemented w/an iron pill, but had no issues w/ it. eat alot of leafy greens and red meats. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150654 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:25:34 +0000 cyndistar3 150654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: Ooh I have to take that stuff too! I hate it but Im almost done thank goodness!</p> <p>ps floradix is a liquid supplement :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150653 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:25:20 +0000 Mrs. Cat in the Cradle 150653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: If I have to take pills, I appreciate the recommendation, since she mentioned taking the iron supplement AND colace! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150650 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:23:24 +0000 Mrs. Cat in the Cradle 150650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Thanks for the info! With your success, an improved diet certainly seems to be an option! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150638 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:20:15 +0000 mediagirl 150638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had low iron (it was an 8 at an appointment a while ago) and was prescribed iron pills. I have added iron-rich items to my diet because I'm constantly forgetting to take those darn iron pills. At my last check-up, I was a 16 on the iron test, so obviously the foods are helping! I would definitely ask your OB for a list of iron-rich foods and add them to your diet if the pills won't work for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150603 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:04:00 +0000 looch 150603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB recommended Floradix, I have problems with constipation, so this didn't add to that issue for me. I wish I could have solved it by diet alone, but I couldn't eat enough iron rich foods to cover the deficiency I had. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/low-iron#post-150599 Mon, 07 May 2012 13:01:22 +0000 Mrs. Cat in the Cradle 150599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did anyone else end up with a low iron count from your late second trimester blood testing? I'm slightly below the accepted range, and my doctor requested I take a supplement. The pills make me sick, though. Was anyone able to correct a slight deficiency through diet alone? </p>