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Hello dr, did blood test during third trimester. iron is 7.3 umol/l, reference range is 10.7 - 28.6. what does it mean please? many thanks.

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Need iron: Iron level is low-which is common in late pregnancy. You are making new blood for you AND your baby. Iron supplementation would improve your and your baby's chances at and after delivery.

Answered 12/8/2016

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A member asked:

Hello dr, did blood test during third trimester. iron is 7.3 umol/l, reference range is 10.7 - 28.6. what does it mean please? many thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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