My doctor told me it would be about another week before my energy would start coming back and that I should
start taking iron supplements to build my red blood cell count back up.
Doctors commonly recommend that patients
take iron supplements at least two hours before or two hours after drinking coffee or tea.
Besides taking iron supplements and eating an iron - rich diet, there are a number of other things you can try to build your iron including: acupuncture, herbs and essential oils.
It is advised that individuals looking to
take iron supplements speak to a doctor in advance in order to avoid adverse symptoms of too much iron in their system.
In one study looking at changes in iron stores after aerobic exercise, women who consumed meat retained iron better than those
who took iron supplements (26).
It's important to see your doctor for a diagnosis and assessment of your iron stores, rather than
taking iron supplements on your own.
But many people are reluctant to
take iron supplements because they don't want to go from a state where they've had chronic diarrhea to iron supplements that constipate.
Taking iron supplements with food can decrease side effects, however, iron is best absorbed alone (not part of a multi-vitamin) and on an empty stomach.
You may also need a softener if you are dealing with hemorrhoids, are
taking iron supplements for anemia, or are on narcotics for pain relief.
If you are anemic during your pregnancy, you may need to
start taking an iron supplement and / or folic acid supplement in addition to your prenatal vitamins.
If
you take an iron supplement, take it one hour before or four hours after your psyllium dose, as psyllium can decrease iron absorption.
Apart from the green shade as meconium fades away, dark green poop can also be caused when baby is
taking an iron supplement.
Because it can be a challenge to eat as much iron as is suggested during pregnancy,
taking iron supplements is recommended in addition to consuming these foods.
Babies born prematurely have less stored iron at birth and usually need to
take an iron supplement.
Also if you are vegetarian (like me), your body will take iron from you for your milk before it lets baby go without, so if you are worried you should
take an iron supplement yourself.
Your health care provider will more than likely advise you to
take an iron supplement to try and bring your iron levels up to what they should be.
Be aware that
taking iron supplements can often cause constipation, nausea and vomiting, so try not to rely solely on iron supplements and eat a healthy diet.
Many individuals who suffer from anemia when not pregnant find that pregnancy exacerbates the disorder's symptoms, while others who have never been anemic become so during pregnancy and must
take an iron supplement to get their levels back up to par.
The test assesses the severity of your anemia and whether you still need to
take an iron supplement.
Note that, if you are
taking an iron supplement for any reason, you should make sure to take your iron supplement at a different time of day from the calcium and magnesium.
Forest Green is the normal transition from meconium to ordinary poop or your baby is taking iron supplements
Getting enough sleep and
taking an iron supplement, can improve your emotional state.
If your healthcare provider advises you to
take iron supplements, and you take them as prescribed, your condition should improve.
One thing: If your baby's poop looks blackish and he's not
taking an iron supplement, it's a good idea to call the doctor to make sure it's not melena, or digested blood.
She may suggest that
you take iron supplements or modify the foods you eat.