well i got a letter from docs 2day abt my last blood test and it came up as i hav low iron levels
now i gta take some tablets n hav more bloods taken

does anyone know which foods are rich in iron and how i can bring my iron levels back up to normal

also off subject 2 that can every1 keep there fingres crossed that my friend gives birthday, its her birthday and shes been havin contractions since yesterday

Poor you - low iron makes you feel really tired, doesn't it?

Good news is you can munch your way through lots of yummy things to boost your levels like spinach, steak, eggs and potatoes.

I also drink a small can of Guinness every day - thats crammed with iron!

ive also got low iron and have to take iron tablets , i think beans and lentils have iron in them xxx

i have low irons and got 56 tablets altogether got to take 1 a day they called pregadayxx

I take an iron table called Ferri-Med. Its stronger than the ones you get off the shelf. I've been on these since before I was pregnant as I am anemic. I'm finding them not quite strong enough now that baby is stealing my iron.

Things to eat: Liver, broccoli (any green veggies), sardines, certain beans etc.

Often we are eating enough iron but our body doesn't absord it. Drinking orange juice really helps your body to absorb it.

Just remember, if you are taking iron tablets to eat lots of fibre and drink lots of water otherwise you will end up constipated

It is actually normal for your iron levels to drop till about 32-33 weeks, so don't worry to much. This is what my MW gave me to take, and it does not cause constipation, and when she tested my iron yesterday it was way higher!

Herb: Yellow Dock. I take this once a day at lunch.
Blood Builder. I also take this once a day.

Also, be sure not to take any kind of iron or iron builder with Vitamin E as it will interfer with absorption. BUT be sure to take it with Vitamin C as it aids in the absorbtion.

yep this is pretty normal for preggie woman, i have it too and have iron pills to take every second day. i am really bad at it coz it gives me bad stomach problems- be warned. also dont take it with milk products as it hinders absorption.

I've heard taken it with OJ helps ease it's effects on your stomach

i also have low iron, im always tired and they have give me iron tablets 2 take, so seeing how that goes. just eat fresh vegs and fruit as much as you can and try steaming the veg to keep in all the vitamins, other than that just rty and look after yourself a bit more, rest as much as possible and stock up on healthy foods, even though chocolate is the easy choice!! well 4 me it is anyway!! xx

Thanks for all the advice girls,
i booked an appointment to get tablets
like elliebaby i think imma hav some guinness lol.