If a pregnant woman is HbE trait & her ferritin level is normal, does she need iron tablet? Her doctor suggest her to take 5mg folic acid, b12, b6 daily instead of iron. Kindly guide her.

1 Answer

ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. yes prophylaxis.Try to not miss on any medicine or its dose and take up lots of water and fluids on daily basis .well its not possible to comment unless we see the patient in person. Hence better to show to a doctor there only

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