Are you taking iron tablets yet?

[FourAngelKisses]

I was taking Ferrogradumet but my GP said that they were the wrong ones, so I'm now taking FGF. It feels like they are starting to kick in, I can get out of bed in the mornings now without having to force myself too much.

[nuddle]

no, I wont take them unless I get told I need them... I have too many problems with constipation as it is, dont want to add anything to make it worse.

[ButterflyMama]

no, I wont take them unless I get told I need them... I have too many problems with constipation as it is, dont want to add anything to make it worse.

I'm with you.. won't take them unless advised..

[Kaz240]

My iron level is always low so I take one a day, BioGenetics brand it also has iron & the Vit B's in it.

I just had my levels tested and all OK except for the iron, still within the recommended range ... but only just. This time last year it was way under so I have managed to build it up :) . Apparently it takes a long time to build your iron levels up. I don't eat meat except seafood. I also take a cranberry tablet each day to help with any possible urinary infections :fingerscrossed: .

My o/b recommended that I also start on the Blackmores Gold Pregnancy Pills.

[BlakeNatsMum]

I'm the same, I havent been advised to take them so I'm not. I am just taking my normal Folic Acid Tabs...

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Ds: 2 years
New Bubba - 2.4.07

[FourAngelKisses]

I started taking them early because I know that in my last 3 pregnancies the tiredness got too much for me in the early weeks. I was forgetting to take them every day though until this last week. They are really starting to kick in now.

[MamaSage]

Barging in on your April thread :D if you have issues with constipation and iron, try a liquid supplement like Floradix. The body absorbs it a lot better and there is less chance of constipation. ;)

[Mikeswifey]

I wont be taking unless advised.

I am taking my folate and thats enough for me - my stomach cannot tollerate vitamins (could be to do with my IBS?) and I throw them up very quickly.

Luckily folate doesnt make me do this.

If I take a multi v it repeats on me until I spew. Not nice.

[nuddle]

Barging in on your April thread :D if you have issues with constipation and iron, try a liquid supplement like Floradix. The body absorbs it a lot better and there is less chance of constipation. ;)
thanks for that, will keep it in mind, if I need to take it.

[squiglet]

My blood tests came back perfectly healthy, so I have no need to take them.
I do take a preg multi and plan to keep them up till I finish bf.

[Jodiee]

Absolutely, the day I got my BFP, I went straight onto FGF, and have done with my last 2, hmmmm, do you think FGF produces 10lb+ babies??

Anyway, I eat extremely well, am as healthy as can be, but for some reason, my children take it all out of me (obviously) when Im pregnant, I havent had a pregnancy yet where I havent lost at least 15-20kg after my prepregnancy weight at 3 weeks p/p, my children are like leeches inside of me, taking it all from me.

Jo

[nuddle]

Absolutely, the day I got my BFP, I went straight onto FGF, and have done with my last 2, hmmmm, do you think FGF produces 10lb+ babies??



Jo
I hear it increases your chance of twins...:p

[FourAngelKisses]

Absolutely, the day I got my BFP, I went straight onto FGF, and have done with my last 2, hmmmm, do you think FGF produces 10lb+ babies??

Must do seeing as my boys were 11lb and 10lb 2oz respectively, LOL. Like you though, I was pretty much back at my pre-pregnancy weight within 2-3wks. I was all baby........

[nuddle]

Must do seeing as my boys were 11lb and 10lb 2oz respectively, LOL. Like you though, I was pretty much back at my pre-pregnancy weight within 2-3wks. I was all baby........
wow, you poor things, I have had two small babies, not sure about the pounds, but DD was 2.9Kg, and DS was 3.2Kg

[belinda]

i had a 9lb hehe but thats nothing to what u had angel heheh...

can i ask a real dumb dumb question hehe my brain isnt working to well today so so so tired.... but what does Iron tablets actually help with? i know dumb but wanna know hehe

[FourAngelKisses]

You need extra iron when pregnant as the baby drains it all and it makes you feel really tired and faint. I take mine to help with tiredness more than anything. Can't afford to be tired when I have 3 kids and a house to run.

[SairBear]

why u need iron?
"Iron is essential for making hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to other cells. It's also an important component of myoglobin (a protein that helps supply oxygen to your muscles), collagen (a protein in bone, cartilage, and other connective tissue), and many enzymes. What's more, iron helps you maintain a healthy immune system.During pregnancy, your iron requirements go up significantly. First of all, your blood volume expands until you have almost 50 percent more blood than usual, so you need more iron to make more hemoglobin. You also need extra iron for your growing baby and placenta."
"When you're not getting enough iron, your stores become depleted over time. If you get to the point where you no longer have enough iron in your blood to make the hemoglobin you need, you become anemic. Iron-deficiency anemia (http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/pregcomplications/3073.html) can sap your energy (and cause a host of other symptoms) and make it harder for your body to fight infection"


ive been taking blackmores pregnancy and bf gold tablets , the doc reccomended me taking folic acid ... to help reduce risk of spinabifida etc
its got 5 mg of iron in each tablet

i have noticed since ive been taking them ... 2 tabs a day.. that im not as tired as i have been and im generally feeling ok.. until nausea kicks in lol

i think ill continue taking these till i finish bf

[belinda]

thanks so very much for that info..

what brand do ppl recommend? as i always feel faint while pregnant and always tired so it might be worth a try to take the iron.

[FourAngelKisses]

My GP recommends FGF as it is iron and folate. You can buy it over the counter at the chemist for about $7.

[Kaz240]

MicroGenics (sp?)- Organic Iron Complex (red container) also has B vitamins in it.
can buy it through www.mrvitamins.com.au (http://www.mrvitamins.com.au/)
My ob said was OK.

[Jodiee]

I love the FGF, it was recommended to me by Professor Dekker, who is the God of babies here in Adelaide, I had lots of problems with callum, still do, but he is such a lovely man, and recommended that I take it, I pay $5.70 for 30 tabs, and it contains, Dried Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) 250mg and FOlic Acid 300mcg, only problem is you need to eat with it, or you will cop a belly ache, but you will see a difference in about 2 days!
My sister swore by elevit, but at $30 a month, it seems alot of $ X that by 9 months, plus say 6 months B/F, $450! As opposed to FGF @ $85.

[FourAngelKisses]

I priced Elevit on Wednesday and it was $50. I couldn't believe it...daylight robbery.

[Mikeswifey]

Being a nurse, the most common iron supp I give out is definitly the ferrogradument.

I think the docs order it because its cheap, well known and they know that they cant go wrong.

Only thing is that it can cause major constipation and your poo goes dark green/black.

So I would be taking alot of fibre in too if you are prone to constipation.

[Jodiee]

ya Pooh?? think of mecconium, and your there, ewwwww!

Jo

[luckytiger]

No, I was taking them I tried many differant types but they all made me very ill so I stopped

[SammiJane]

:yes: I'm taking Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Formula, it has everything in it. As far as i know my last lot of blood test come back ok, so iron levels are good. taking just iron tabs make me way too constipated.


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[Katie79]

You will find that all/most iron tablets will make you backed up.
Drink plenty of water when on iron tablets.
Dont think its just one brand.I am pretty sure its with all.

Good luck..

[JuniorMinime]

I'm just taking the multi preg tablets from Balckmores and Vitamin E as well. Not planning on taking Iron either.

There is a lot of Iron in Veggies like Spinach so that sounds good to me.

[My Miracle Baby]

Iron is part of my pregnancy multivitamin, Elevit.

I would not be taking straight iron supplements unless my doctor says I need it.

[Jules16]

I too am on the Elevit.