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Blood level low to 9, now at 23rd week of pregnancy. any food or supplement to increase it?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

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Iron supplementation: Foods rich in iron are green leafy vegetables, beef liver, You may need to be taking iron supplements in the form of pills or liquid. Talk to your doctor about that.

Answered 2/4/2015

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A member asked:

Blood level low to 9, now at 23rd week of pregnancy. any food or supplement to increase it?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

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