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xtin · 09-19-2012, 06:30 PM

Ive always been anemic but during pregnancy, it's worse.

Now I am "severely" anemic (low hemoglobin, Low platelets) but also have low MHC and MVC which basically means that the SIZE of my platelets is too small so that makes the anemia worse. I've been taking 325mg ferrous sulfate (iron) for 6 weeks with no improvements. What's the risks of severe anemia while pregnant? Should I push for a Red blood cell transfusion?

Thanks ladies for input. I'm sure my exhaustion isn't being helped by this anemia but I'm mostly worried about the baby's development right now.

I am 11 weeks 4 days with my 3rd child

RunawayBunny · 09-19-2012, 06:34 PM

Oh my! I dont have any experience but wanted to mention you might get more hits and advice from the main pregnancy forum instead of here. Sorry you have to deal with this!

canadianbakers · 09-20-2012, 06:33 AM

I would definitely be bringing further treatment/intervention up with your Dr. If the baby becomes anemic it can lead to really bad things.

I have heard people have much better luck increasing their iron with liquid supplements (available at many health food stores) over the pills.
I tried the liquid myself with Levi's pregnancy, but it ended up triggering IBS attacks for me.

momneedssupport · 09-20-2012, 07:52 AM

Idk. I hope you can find something to help!!!!

UmmKira · 09-20-2012, 09:27 AM

I don't have any advice, but hope you can manage it easily!

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09-19-2012, 06:30 PM	#1
xtin Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Walt Disney World in Sunny Florida! Posts: 719 Ratings: 87 Feedback: 100%	Severely anemic Ive always been anemic but during pregnancy, it's worse. Now I am "severely" anemic (low hemoglobin, Low platelets) but also have low MHC and MVC which basically means that the SIZE of my platelets is too small so that makes the anemia worse. I've been taking 325mg ferrous sulfate (iron) for 6 weeks with no improvements. What's the risks of severe anemia while pregnant? Should I push for a Red blood cell transfusion? Thanks ladies for input. I'm sure my exhaustion isn't being helped by this anemia but I'm mostly worried about the baby's development right now. I am 11 weeks 4 days with my 3rd child __________________ Christin - mama to Keira Grace (5/8/07) Piper Jane (10/16/09) and baby girl Holland coming in March!

09-19-2012, 06:34 PM	#2
RunawayBunny Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,308 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100%	Oh my! I dont have any experience but wanted to mention you might get more hits and advice from the main pregnancy forum instead of here. Sorry you have to deal with this! __________________ Meg, Momma to Joey (Feb 2010)

09-20-2012, 06:33 AM	#3
canadianbakers Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 8,828 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100%	Re: Severely anemic I would definitely be bringing further treatment/intervention up with your Dr. If the baby becomes anemic it can lead to really bad things. I have heard people have much better luck increasing their iron with liquid supplements (available at many health food stores) over the pills. I tried the liquid myself with Levi's pregnancy, but it ended up triggering IBS attacks for me. __________________ ~Elena~ Momma to R (10), Z (8), I (7), L (2), & Piper Ann (4.13.13) always missing Elliana Lucy (2.7.12)

09-20-2012, 07:52 AM	#4
momneedssupport Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 3,044 My Mood:	Re: Severely anemic Idk. I hope you can find something to help!!!! __________________ Cecili Wife to Bryan (5-15-04) Momma to Brayden (2-5-08) Clara Reece (11-24-10)

09-20-2012, 09:27 AM	#5
UmmKira Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midwest Posts: 774 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100%	I don't have any advice, but hope you can manage it easily! Sent from my phone using DS Forum... Typos complements of Swype __________________ WAHM married to my love , submitter to God , mama to DD1 ('99), DD2 ('10) and Surprise Baby Due 4/7/13 ISO Girls 24 mo pj's, Bummis M cover/Thirsties sz 2, Grovia shells/inserts Come check out the Blog!