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Anyone know about hemoglobin or hematocrit levels if pregnant?
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Yes: Hemoglobin and hematocrit refer to the amount of hemoglobin circulating in your blood. Typically, they drop during pregnancy. If they drop below a certain level, your OB gyn doctor will put you on iron to provide the extra nutrient your body needs to churn out more hemoglobin.
Answered 3/28/2015
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