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Dealing With Pregnancy Anemia: How Can I Get More Iron In My Diet?

Marcie Jones Leave a Comment

I have been having problems with my iron or cbc count the doctor said it can cause problems. I stay dizzy and nausated and I feel weak all the time. I want to know your opinion on this matter and if you have any ideas of things I can do?” Anemia is really common during pregnancy, affecting about 1 … [Read more…]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Pregnancy (general), Symptoms Tagged With: iron, Nutrition, anemia

Too Tired in the 1st Trimester – What Can I Do?

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Q. This is my 3rd Pregnancy, and I remember being tired in my 1st trimester with my other pregnancies, but is it normal to be sooo super tired at almost 13 weeks?!  I seriously feel like taking 2 hour naps every day when the girls take theirs (well before–but I can’t! lol), but I know I also need … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 1st Trimester, Featured Tagged With: fatigue, anemia

Pregnant and Craving Dirt – Is That Normal?

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I am 6 and a half months pregnant and have just recently been experiencing shortness of breath. Is this normal? Also I have been experiencing cravings for dirt! Is there anything you can suggest that isn’t actually dirt? Thank you, ~ Jane   Hi Jane- Both of your symptoms, shortness of … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Featured Tagged With: iron, anemia, pica, Nutrition

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