Madam.I am Archana Maharana 33 years old.married having one kid of 10 years.now I am pregnent & its 8months running.my haemoglobin level is 8.8mg/dl.my doctor suggested for Iron sucrose inj-IV. should I go for the inj(iv) or is there any alternetive solution.kindly suggest.
Hello dear, i understand your concern. In my opinion the iron injections are prescribed when there is low He after 32 weeks of pregnancy. If the anemia is detected after 36 weeks the blood transfusion might be needed. So as you are 8 months iron injections are preferable. Iron capsules take long time to increase the He so at this period of pregnancy iron injections are preferred. They are given on alternate days and dose to be given is calculated.Don't worry. They are safe and good alternative. If the injections are not taken and anemia continues till term where in leading to need of blood transfusion. So go for the injections. Take healthy nutritional and iron rich diet. Best regards...