A member asked:

I am 19.5 weeks pregnant. my ferritin level is 11.6mg/ml, hemoglobin 11.4 g/dl, and hematocrit 33.2% . my ob claims it is wnl. is that correct?

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Not exactly: Your iron reserves are low and you have mild anemia. You should take oral iron and multivitamin supplements for optimum health. Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Answered 5/11/2018

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: We call it borderline low, but still normal. Eat more meat and green vegetable. Be well.

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