gud evening doctor. i m in my eight month of pregnancy. my stomach gets upset quite often. after every week it gets upset and my motions become loose for 4-5 days 4-6 times a day. my doc recommended me econorm powder when it becumes loose nd stop taking iron, calcium and milk. i just want to know is there anything to worry abou my child due to this and repeatedly quitting iron calcium may pose any problem to my child
Hi, Iron and calcium are supplements given to help mother and baby get adequate nutrients. This is more so in developing countries where nutritional deficiencies are known to occur. It is not an absolute must take them, especially if you are unable to tolerate them. And have got hemoglobin checked? Iron supplements are necessary if hemoglobin is less than 11gm/DL. If iron is low, and you are not able to tolerate oral, you can take injectable iron also. This discontinuation will not affect baby in any way. So do not worry if you are not able to iron and calcium. Another advice is to take diet rich in iron and calcium. Hope this helps. Regards.